Pediatric Echocardiography Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Echo Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Pediatric Echocardiography)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Position Details

• Role: Pediatric Echo Tech
• Daily Caseload: 4-10 patients per tech
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts
• Shift Start Times: Between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM (staggered)
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends required
• On-call Requirement: No
• Floating Requirement: Yes, will float between hospital and North Charleston clinic

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Licensure:

  • Registered Pediatric Sonographer (ARDMS) with PE certification OR
  • CCI with RCCS certification
  • Must have license/certification in hand at time of start
  • Pending state license accepted
• Skills:

  • Proficient in scanning pediatric echocardiograms
  • Extensive knowledge of complex congenital heart defects
  • Experience with GE Vivid 95 and PACS system preferred
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • ACLS not required for pediatric units
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required for pediatric units
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required
• Radiation Badge: NOT required for Pediatric Echo Techs at this facility

Work Environment & Additional Info

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Local Candidates: Accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time
• Floating: Must be willing to work at multiple locations within the system

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year work/living history
  • SSN Trace, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3, and others
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Required (diploma/transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed)
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; must be active and unencumbered
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Competency Exams: Required as applicable, including medication/pharmacology competency
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background required before start
• Orientation: Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) required before starting
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with follow-up chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titers or vaccination series required; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
  • COVID Vaccines: Not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Other:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required
  • Annual TB Questionnaire required

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Pediatric Echo Tech with at least 2 years of experience, specializing in pediatric echocardiography with a focus on complex congenital heart defects. The position offers weekday shifts with no weekends or on-call duties, floating between hospital and clinic locations. Required certifications include BLS, PALS, and NRP. The role requires thorough background checks, licensure verification, immunizations, and compliance with facility-specific orientation and health documentation. Prior travel experience is not required, and first-time travelers are accepted.