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We Are Hiring Qualified Cardiac Ultrasound Sonographers

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years.  With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.  

If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salaries

• Medical, dental, vision insurance that start on day one

• 403(b) retirement plan with company match

• Generous earned time benefits

• Tuition reimbursement

• Clinical mobility tracks

• Free on-campus parking

Location: Melrose/Wakefield Hospital - 585 Lebanon Street - Melrose, MA

Hours: 40 hours - Mon thru Friday - Days

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. 

Minimum Qualifications 

1. High School diploma or equivalent required. 

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

3. American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International. 

4. One (1) year of clinical 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 files 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. 

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

5. Educates each p