Head and Neck Ultrasonographer
Boston, Massachusetts
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Sonographer Position – Boston, Massachusetts

Job Details

• Specialty: Ultrasonographer
• Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (12-hour shifts)
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Work Focus: Head and neck ultrasounds
• Employment Type: Long-term assignment (LTA)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist, with experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Health and Safety Requirements

• Fit Test: N95 respirator fit test within 365 days prior to start, updated annually; must be completed offsite using designated form; no exemptions allowed
• Respirator Medical Clearance: Attestation required as part of fit test process
• Immunizations: Documentation of MMR vaccination series or proof of immunity via titer
• TB Screening: Negative TB skin test or blood test (QuantiFERON or T-spot) within 3 months of start; updated if break in service exceeds 6 months
• Health Statement: Physician-signed health statement within 365 days of start; updated if break exceeds 6 months

Background and Professional Checks

• Criminal Background Check: Completed within 45 days prior to start; includes seven-year county and international residence/employment history
• Massachusetts CORI Check: Completed within 30 days prior to start; updated if break exceeds 6 months
• National Sex Offender Registry Check: Completed within 30 days prior to start; updated annually
• Exclusion Checks: Completed within 30 days prior to start and annually; includes OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid exclusion lists
• Social Security Number Trace: Completed with criminal background check covering last 7 years
• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified through background check (not required for CNA roles)

Submission Requirements

• Resume: Must include last 7 years of work experience with city and state for all positions and education
• References: Two references within the last 4 years, including at least one supervisor or higher in the relevant skillset
• Skills Checklist: Completed within 1 year of submission
• Candidate Submission Coversheet: Required for initial assignment and new facility submissions
• Confirmation of Assignment/POI Form: Required upon acceptance of assignment and for extensions

Additional Notes

• Name change documentation may be required if credential names do not match legal name.
• Positive TB test requires documentation of a negative chest x-ray after the positive test.
• Some health and background checks must be updated if there is a break in service exceeding specified timeframes.
• No religious or medical exemptions allowed for fit testing.

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