Pediatric Echo Technologist
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Echo Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Date: January 5, 2026

Job Details

• Shift/Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (5x8)
• On-Call: One weekend per month (Saturday/Sunday 7:30 AM to 7:30 AM) and weekday on-call from 6:30 PM to 7:30 AM
• Floating: Required within the department as needed
• Holidays: Required as scheduled
• Average Volume: 6-8 exams per day
• Staffing Ratio: 1:4 daytime/weekdays; 1:1 night/weekends
• Equipment Used: GE, Philips
• Uniform: Navy blue scrubs (pink for trauma assignments; pediatric staff may wear child-friendly tops with navy blue pants)

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Pediatric Echo Tech)
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted

Licenses & Certifications Required

• ARDMS RDCS PE (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Pediatric Echo)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Other certifications to consider (based on unit/job description):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, STABLE (as applicable)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• I9 or Attestation
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, SSN trace, nationwide, sex offender, OFAC, education verification
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year (including Latex Allergy Questionnaire)
• Fit mask test within 1 year (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TB test (QGOLD, TSPOT, or 2-step PPD) updated annually
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters required
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or declination (series not accepted)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for units working with children)
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required for 2025-26 season
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• COVID vaccine: Not required for this location but documentation collected for tracking

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
• Age Specific Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (score 80% or higher, excludes some roles)

Additional Information

• Two supervisory references required within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume must be completed within 30 days of start
• Previous 5 years of work history verification required (attestation accepted if necessary)
• Facility-specific dress code and badge photo requirements apply
• Candidates must sign confidentiality and job description agreements prior to start
• Portfolio Epic training test-out available for eligible candidates

This position offers a structured pediatric echo tech role with defined shifts, on-call responsibilities, and a comprehensive compliance and credentialing process. It is suitable for candidates with at least 2 years of pediatric echo experience and those new to travel assignments.