Vascular Sonographer
Newton, Massachusetts
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Vascular Sonographer

Location: Newton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 07:00 AM – 04:30 PM

Job Summary

Perform and oversee vascular ultrasound procedures to assess blood flow, detect vascular abnormalities, and assist in diagnosing and treating vascular conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a variety of vascular ultrasound exams including carotid, arterial, venous, and peripheral vascular studies.
• Utilize Doppler and color-flow imaging to evaluate blood flow and identify abnormalities.
• Maintain and calibrate vascular ultrasound equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Prepare and position patients for ultrasound examinations.
• Collaborate with physicians, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals to determine appropriate ultrasound protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Vascular Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year.
• Certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Documentation of MMR immunity (two MMR vaccines or proof of immunity via blood test).
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test) and updated if there is a break in service longer than 6 months.
• Physician-signed health statement within 1 year of start date, updated if break in service exceeds 6 months.
• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start date, including Massachusetts CORI and national sex offender registry checks, updated as required.
• Exclusion checks against OIG, GSA, and Medicaid exclusion lists within 30 days of start and annually.
• Resume including 7 years of work experience with city and state details.
• Two professional references within 4 years, including at least one supervisor or higher.
• Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission.
• Confirmation of assignment form required for initial assignments and extensions.
• Education verification of highest degree or certification achieved.
• Social Security Number trace as part of background check.

Additional Information

• Positive TB test requires documentation of a negative chest X-ray after the positive test.
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred but not mandatory.
• Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity strongly preferred but optional.
• Name change documentation required if legal name differs from credential documentation.

Experience

• Specialty: Vascular Technician
• Required years of experience: At least 1 year of recent experience as a Vascular Technologist.
• No prior travel experience required.

This position involves direct patient care and requires adherence to all health and safety protocols.