Pediatric Cardiac Echo Sonographer
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech Cardiac Sonographer Pediatrics

Location

• Columbus, Ohio

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Day shift, 40 hours/week)
• No call, holiday, or weekend coverage required
• Coverage at main campus and 4 offsite locations; assigned to one location per day (no travel between sites during the same day)

Required Certifications and Licenses

• ARDMS or CCI-RCS certification required
• Ohio State or Compact RN license (if applicable)
• RRTs require Ohio State license matching photo ID address
• Current government-issued photo ID matching legal name on license/certifications
• Background checks including criminal, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, sex offender, state-specific searches, and fingerprinting (OH BCI/FBI) required within specified timeframes
• ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications (AHA only; name must match legal name exactly)
• NRP certification required for NICU RNs
• TNCC and ENPC certifications as applicable
• National certification verification (e.g., NBRC for RRTs) required within 30 days of start

Required Health Documents and Immunizations

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (or signed Infection Control Policy in lieu of physical)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start
• TB testing: 2 PPDs or QGOLD/TSPOT within 12 months; additional requirements if positive
• Annual N95 fit testing required (specific mask models accepted; onsite testing allowed if prior testing not completed)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (vaccine must be after age 11)
• MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) immunity via positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if titers negative/equivocal
• Varicella immunity via positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if titer negative/equivocal
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination/proof of immunity
• Seasonal flu vaccine required October 31 - May 31; medical/religious exemptions require facility approval and mask-wearing during flu season
• TB Questionnaire and other facility-specific health forms required prior to start

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (charge RN acceptable for one; peer references not accepted)
• Copy of resume or employment application required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually
• Education verification through National Student Clearinghouse or equivalent required
• Compliance with infection control policies and facility-specific documentation prior to start

Requirements/Qualifications

• Echo Technologist with 1 year of experience
• Echo Technologist experience within the last year
• ARDMS or CCI
• Driver's License

Important Notes

• Legal name on all documents must match exactly (no nicknames or aliases)
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 24-48 hours of contract signing; results may pend at start if facility completes onsite
• Background checks and license verifications must be current and approved before or within 30 days of start
• Candidates with Ohio driver’s license within 60 miles of the facility are considered local and may not qualify as travelers

This position is ideal for experienced Echo Techs/Cardiac Sonographers with pediatric specialty certification seeking a structured weekday schedule without weekend or holiday shifts.