About the Role
This role focuses on using various imaging techniques and practices to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. It involves performing cardiac ultrasound procedures according to established standards and working cooperatively within departments to ensure quality healthcare.
Responsibilities
- Perform cardiac ultrasound procedures on assigned patients according to policy and radiological standards.
- Verify patient and procedure to be performed.
- Provide clear and accurate instructions to patients.
- Verify and perform correct imaging protocol, step, procedures, and scanner parameters for each patient.
- Ensure patient and staff safety for equipment used.
- Participate in ongoing education and training.
- Perform quality control on equipment and devices as required.
- Communicate with other staff/departments to coordinate care of patients.
- Maintain supply stock and request stock to be ordered when necessary.
- Keep all work areas clean and functional according to DPH and The Joint Commission.
- May teach students and support new technologists.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Radiology or related field.
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI).
- Two (2) years of experience as a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist.
- Basic Life Support Certification.
- Frequent standing, occasional sitting, walking, and lifting 30-35 lbs.
- Manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate radiology equipment.
- Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform examinations, observe patients, read monitors and documents, and hear audible equipment alarms.
- Exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases.
Skills
- Knowledge of radiologic equipment, examinations, and procedures.
- Knowledge of radiation safety protocols.
- Good communication skills.
- Good customer service skills.
- Ability to organize and set priorities.
- Ability to work independently.
Location
- Boston
- Woburn
- Chlemsford
- Lawrence
Work Type
- Per diem
- Weekday availability
Experience Level
- Experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education.
- Two (2) years of experience as a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist.
Education Level
- Associate degree in Radiology or related field.
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI).
Salary/Compensations
- $44.17 - $56.32
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth.
About the Company
- At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring.
- Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
- The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role.
- Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
- Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
