Cardiac Sonographer 2

Offering a $10,500 sign on bonus for new external hires

Schedule: 30 hours - 3x10's

Hours: 7:00am - 5:30pm

As a union hospital, Melrose Wakefield Hospital offers employees the added stability and support that comes with union representation. Union positions also provide a structured environment that promotes fairness, transparency, and employee advocacy in the workplace.

Why you’ll love working at Melrose Wakefield Hospital:

• Free parking — because your commute should be the easiest part of your day
• Benefits starting Day 1 — including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous PTO package with 30 days off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work
• Career growth opportunities with pathways to train and advance into leadership roles
• Retirement match with immediate 100% vesting in your contributions — your future starts building right away

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on using various imaging techniques and practices to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.  In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Ultrasound duties: Utilizes Ultrasound Technology to provide images of internal body structures.   A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs.  An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education.  Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Job Overview

​Under the direction of the supervising clinical leader, effectively performs all phases of cardiac ultrasound studies according to Department Policy and Procedure in a safe, accurate and timely manner which are necessary to allow the cardiologist to make a cardiological diagnosis.  Performs Ultrasound procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Maintains and monitors department supplies.  Continuously strives to develop/improve relationships with all customers.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Associate’s degree or two-year certificate program in Cardiac Sonography. 

2. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI).

3. Two (2) years of Clinical Sonographer experience.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Completes administrative portion, performs high quality exams, and work well independently.

2. Follows hospital protocol for exam routines and produces quality studies in an efficient, timely manner.

3. Completes the procedure in an effective and efficient manner, i.e. properly documents all patient information, process reports and file reports in a timely manner, applies appropriate charges within the time frame of the work shift, re-supply stock, clean and prepare exam rooms.

4. Skillfully operate M-Mode, 2-D, and Doppler modalities, performing study within a timeframe of one hour per patient.

5. Prepares patient for study in a professional and reassuring manner.

6. Recognizes abnormalities, takes measurements, and notifies physicians of findings to ensure proper diagnosis.

7. Keeps current of recent advances in the field by attending seminars and various informational meetings.

8. Educates each patient in a professional manner, explanation includes what the patient should expect and the timeliness of the exam.

9. Responds to changes and/or stats in the work schedule in a cal and appropriate manner.

10. Is flexible and will adjust personal schedule to cover shifts, or to complete workload.

Physical Requirements:

1. Frequent standing, occasional sitting & walking, lifting of 30-35 lbs., pushing and maneuvering equipment.

2. Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate echo equipment and computer keyboard.

3. Requires ability to see echo screen and reports.

Skills & Abilities:

1. Knowledge of medical terminology.

2. Clerical skills.

3. Good interpersonal communication skills in encounters with patients, staff members, physicians, and personnel from other departments.

4. Ability to utilize time to the department’s advantage.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range:

$44.17 - $56.21

based on full-time equivalent