Cardiac Sonographer
Newton, Massachusetts
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Ultrasound Tech

Location: Newton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• 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
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, customer service, organizational, and time management skills
• Meet deadlines consistently

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer within the last year
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credential required

Required Certifications and Compliance

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Current professional license verification (no conditional licenses accepted)
• N95 respirator fit test within 365 days of start date, updated annually
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or proof of immunity
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (no exemptions)
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening within 3 months of start date, updated if break >6 months
• Health statement signed by a licensed provider within 365 days of start date
• Criminal background checks including state and national registries, updated as required
• Documentation of work experience and education for the past 7 years
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation if fit test required

Additional Information

• Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity is strongly preferred
• Tdap vaccine preferred within the last 10 years
• Positive TB test requires documentation of a negative chest x-ray
• References: 2 within 4 years, including at least 1 supervisor-level reference
• Skills checklist and candidate submission forms required for submission

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• All credentials and documentation must be current and compliant with stated timelines before start date

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac sonographers seeking a travel assignment in Massachusetts with a reputable healthcare system.