Vascular Ultrasound Technologist
Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose-Wakefield Hospital

Job Opportunity: Sonographer

Location: Melrose, Massachusetts
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Specialty: Ultrasound Tech (Sonographer)
Department: Radiology - Ultrasound

Job Description

A hospital in Massachusetts is seeking a travel Ultrasound Tech with vascular experience. The role primarily involves general ultrasound exams with a focus on vascular studies.

Work Schedule

• Weekend shifts only: Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Potential to fill in during the week as a last resort
• During training, some day shifts will be scheduled to learn exams and protocols
• May be asked to take some overnight call shifts (usually around 3 per month, minimized for travelers)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform general ultrasound exams including:

  • Upper and lower extremity DVT studies
  • Abdomen and appendix
  • Pelvic/Gynecology
  • 1st and 3rd trimester OB (including BPP, EFW/size, cord Doppler, AFI, placental abruption, multiples)
  • Basic pediatrics (appendix, abdomen)
  • Scrotal and thyroid exams
• Assist in the OR during emergency instances on evening shifts
• Keep ultrasound room clean and stocked
• Perform vascular exams such as venous insufficiencies, arterial duplex, ABI/PVR, renal artery stenosis, SMA, abdominal Doppler, carotid, aorta
• Average 8 to 10 scans/studies per day

Equipment & Systems

• Use of Phillips Elite ultrasound machines and Parks Flo Lab
• EMR: EPIC
• PACS: Centricity UV PACS

Environment

• 5 ultrasound rooms available; primarily assigned to one room
• No floating or covering other areas required
• Radiologist on-site from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Radiology supervisor or lead tech present on each shift
• No Registered Radiology Assistants (RRAs) used
• No IV starts required

Required Qualifications

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) certification via ARDMS
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Must be independent and competent in the exams listed above
• Vascular experience required
• Prior travel experience: Not specified as required

Additional Information

• Scrubs are required but not provided; any solid color is acceptable
• Orientation includes 1-2 weeks of department-specific training plus a single day of hospital orientation
• Schedule is templated and set; no self-scheduling available
• No weekend or holiday requirements beyond the scheduled weekend shifts
• No call or standby required

This position is ideal for an experienced sonographer with vascular expertise looking for a weekend-focused travel assignment in Massachusetts.