MelroseWakefield Healthcare is a coordinated system of hospitals, physician practices and community-based services providing care for communities throughout north suburban Boston. We are distinguished by the range of clinical care and services we provide locally for the continuum of care in clinical collaboration with Tufts Medical Center, as well as an affiliation with the Lawrence Memorial. Our focus is simple: a better approach to providing health care, we bring together top-quality primary, emergency and specialty care, locally. Everything you and your family need, right in your neighborhood to be your best healthy.

Performs high quality diagnostic ultrasound exams and special diagnostic ultrasound procedures under the direction of the physician and/or radiologist involving the use of high frequency sound waves to investigate the internal aspects of the human body.  Requires a high degree of technical knowledge pertaining to acoustics and its various interactions within the human body.

 An in depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology is also required so the technologist can evaluate laboratory data, past medical history and pertinent symptoms to tailor the ultrasound examination to each patient individually in a safe, accurate and timely manner.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities and duties, which may be assigned by the Supervisor

Education:

Associates Degree from a two-year college based ultrasound program. CPR certification required.

Registration Required:

Must be registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to work in a permanent ultrasound position  (R.D.M.S.) within one year from date of hire.

Experience:

Two years work experience as and ultrasound technologist preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

Should be proficient in OB/GYN, small parts, venous, carotid, abdominal ultrasounds. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. MelroseWakefield Healthcare reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

COVID-19 POLICY:

Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at MelroseWakefield, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption.