Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Boston, Massachusetts
Brigham and Women's Hospital

Sonographer Position

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)

Schedule

• Rotating schedule:

  • Week 1: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Week 2:

    • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
    • Thursday: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Friday: 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Saturday: 10:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Job Responsibilities

• Perform general sonography cases including:

  • Abdomen
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology (OBGYN)
  • Small parts
  • Abdominal vasculature
  • Lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
  • Follicular studies
• Experience in NICU and Operating Room (OR) settings is a plus
• Equipment used: GE Logiq E10 and E9, GE Volusons

Required Qualifications

• Ultrasound Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Professional license/certification as a Sonographer, verified by primary source within 30 days of start date
• Must meet all health and safety requirements including:

  • N95 respirator fit test within 365 days of start date, updated annually (no exemptions allowed)
  • Respirator Medical Clearance attestation if fit test required
  • Documentation of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
  • Tuberculosis (TB) test documentation within 3 months of start date, updated if break >6 months
  • Physician health statement within 365 days of start date, updated if break >6 months
• Criminal background checks and verifications including:

  • National and Massachusetts CORI background checks within 45 days prior to start date, updated if break >6 months
  • Social Security Number trace for past 7 years
  • National sex offender registry check within 30 days of start date, updated annually
  • Exclusion checks against OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid lists within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Submission requirements prior to consideration:

  • Resume with past 7 years of work experience including city and state
  • Two professional references within 4 years, including at least one supervisor or higher in the skillset
  • Skills checklist completed within 1 year
  • Candidate submission coversheet for initial assignment or new facility submission
• Additional onboarding requirements:

  • Color photo (headshot, shoulders up, plain background, no glasses, no filters) taken within past 6 months
  • Confirmation of assignment/POI form upon acceptance and for any extensions
  • Education verification through background check company (highest level achieved)
  • Name change documentation if legal name differs from credential documentation

Experience

• Specialty: Sonographer
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard professional competency expected for sonographer role
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Notes

• Positive TB test requires documentation of a negative chest x-ray after the positive test
• No religious or medical exemptions allowed for N95 fit testing
• Fit testing cannot be performed onsite; must be completed prior to start date
• All background and credential checks must be current and updated as specified for breaks in service

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