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GHR HealthcareBaltimore, MDTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Baltimore, MD
Job type
Travel
Profession
Ultrasound Sonographer
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 30, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$66.25
Weekly
$2,385
Yearly (full-time)
$124,020
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 16, 2026

This job pays about $66.25/hour — 39% above the median for Ultrasound Sonographer jobs in Maryland ($47.70/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Ultrasound Sonographer jobs in Maryland right now

  • 7 open Ultrasound Sonographer jobs in Maryland from 4 agencies, 7 of them in Baltimore.
  • Pay in these listings: $59.00 – $67.56/hour, median $66.25/hour.
  • Typical Ultrasound Sonographer pay in Maryland: $47.70/hour ($99,216/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($66.25/hour across 2 jobs).

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Job description

Pediatric Echo Technologist (Cardiac Sonographer) – Travel Contract in Baltimore, Maryland

Seeking an experienced Pediatric Echo Technologist or Cardiac Sonographer for a 13-week travel contract in Baltimore, MD. Perform advanced pediatric echocardiography for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients with congenital and acquired heart disease.

Travel Echo Technologist Job Details

  • Location: Baltimore, Maryland
  • Specialty: Pediatric Echocardiography / Cardiac Sonography
  • Employment Type: Travel contract
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,300–$2,470
  • Start Date: November 16, 2026
  • Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 5 shifts per week, Monday through Friday
  • Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
  • Typical Hours: Approximately 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Workload: Approximately 6–8 echocardiographic exams per day
  • Call: Weekend call approximately once per month, with additional weekday overnight call coverage as scheduled
  • Orientation: 24 hours
  • Equipment: GE and Philips echocardiography systems
  • Scrub Color: Navy blue

Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer Job Requirements

  • At least 2 years of professional experience as an Echo Technologist, Echocardiography Technologist, or Cardiac Sonographer
  • Strong pediatric echocardiography experience, including neonatal and infant cardiac studies
  • ARDMS registration with the Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) credential required
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Proficiency with Epic electronic medical records and PACS
  • Experience performing routine, portable, complex, and critical-care echocardiographic examinations
  • Ability to perform color, pulsed-wave, and continuous-wave Doppler, M-mode, diastology, strain and volume measurements, bubble studies, and contrast-enhanced imaging
  • Experience evaluating congenital heart disease, including complex congenital anomalies and post-surgical repairs
  • Ability to work independently, float within the department as needed, and participate in holiday and on-call coverage

Pediatric Echocardiography Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive pediatric transthoracic echocardiograms across a broad range of ages and patient acuities
  • Image patients with congenital and acquired cardiac disease, including structural heart abnormalities and post-operative conditions
  • Complete echocardiographic studies involving ventricular septal defects, tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great arteries, hypoplastic heart syndromes, coarctation of the aorta, anomalous pulmonary venous return, and other complex cardiac diagnoses
  • Conduct portable cardiac ultrasound examinations in intensive care and emergency settings when required
  • Apply appropriate Doppler techniques, measurements, contrast agents, and imaging protocols to obtain diagnostic-quality studies
  • Accurately document examinations and findings in Epic and PACS for timely interpretation
  • Collaborate with interpreting providers and interdisciplinary teams to support safe, patient-centered cardiac care
  • Maintain patient safety, infection-prevention, and imaging-quality standards throughout each examination

Why Work in Baltimore, Maryland?

Enjoy a vibrant waterfront setting, rich history, excellent cultural attractions, and convenient access to the greater Mid-Atlantic region while working in a specialized pediatric cardiac imaging environment.

Apply now for this Pediatric Echo Technologist travel contract in Baltimore, Maryland, and join a dedicated pediatric cardiac imaging team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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