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

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - General (Pediatrics)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Ultrasound / Pediatrics
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM), Friday through Sunday
• No on-call required
• Work location: All in-house, no travel between buildings
• Daily caseload varies
• Potential flexibility to work additional days as needed

Required Qualifications

• Pediatric Ultrasound Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Neonate and Pediatric patients
• Experience with extremity venous Doppler
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARDMS or ARRT certification

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma center
• 865 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub colors: Teal tops and black bottoms
• Parking: $20 one-time payment for nights and weekends

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Radius rule: 60 miles
• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with prior approval (not guaranteed)
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9, E-Verify)
• Background checks including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS, and others within 1 year
• Education verification (diploma or transcripts acceptable as placeholder)
• Clinical references (2 required)
• Employment history verification (last 3 clinical employers)
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Physical exam updated annually
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug-April) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Color blindness testing prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Competency exam required

Additional Notes

• COVID-19 vaccination is not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or a declination form completed
• No floating between buildings or departments
• No radiation badge required for this role
• Facility uses Epic for charting
• Travelers must comply with all facility-specific policies and complete required documentation before starting

This position is ideal for ultrasound technologists with pediatric experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment.