Echocardiography Technician
Newton, Massachusetts
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Echo Technician - Newton, Massachusetts (LTA Contract)

Position Overview

• Perform quality and complete echocardiogram studies independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate technical skills and sound judgment to function unsupervised.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, interpersonal, customer service, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited non-invasive cardiovascular training program focused on echocardiography.
• Completion of a recognized course in arrhythmia detection.
• Minimum 2 years current experience as a registered echocardiographer.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification required.
• CPR certification (AHA & ARC accepted).

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Credentials and Compliance (Must be completed prior to or at onboarding)

• Orientation & Attestation: Facility-specific self-study orientation.
• Certifications: BLS (AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military accepted; AHA preferred).
• Licenses: Primary source verification of professional license/certification; MA Conditional Licenses not accepted.
• Health Requirements:

  • N95 Fit Test within 365 days, updated annually.
  • MMR vaccination or proof of immunity.
  • Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30).
  • TB test (skin test or blood test) within 3 months, updated if >6 month break.
  • Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days, updated if >6 month break.
• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break.
  • Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break.
  • Social Security Number trace.
  • National sex offender registry check within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
  • Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start and annually.
• Additional Documentation:

  • Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city & state.
  • Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above in skillset).
  • Skills checklist.
  • Candidate submission coversheet.
  • Confirmation of assignment/POI form upon acceptance and for extensions.
  • Respirator Medical Clearance attestation (if fit test required).

Preferred/Optional

• Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity.
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years.

This position requires thorough credentialing and compliance with health and professional standards prior to starting the assignment.