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Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian · 3 days ago

Vascular Ultrasound Technologist (U) - Sign-on Bonus Eligible - No On Call

Melrose, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$41/hr - $51/hr

2+ years exp

Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian is seeking a Vascular Ultrasound Technologist to join their team. This role focuses on using imaging techniques to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, specifically performing vascular ultrasound examinations under the direction of the Ultrasound Clinical Supervisor.

Research

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Sets up and operates equipment, manipulating transducers and adjusting console dials to obtain a clear recording of specified sections of the body

Assists radiologists and/or vascular surgeons in interpretation by describing anatomy, anatomical location and acoustic characteristics of each film or computer report

Utilizes patient charts to review patient’s medical history and previous exams

Reports findings of each exam to radiologist including documenting of technologist worksheet

Performs exams according to IAC protocols

Independently oversees a daily outpatient schedule as well as accommodating inpatient exams as well

Keeps up to date of new developments, techniques, and equipment in the ultrasound field by attending courses, seminars and review of professional publications

Qualification

Ultrasound TechnologyRegistered Vascular Technologist (RVT)American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)Medical terminologyClerical skillsTechnical knowledge of acousticsAnatomyPhysiology knowledge

Required

Associates degree or higher in two (2) year Ultrasound program

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) within one year of date of hire

Preferred

Two (2) years as an ultrasound technologist with one (1) additional year of experience performing vascular examinations

Benefits

Highly competitive sign-on bonuses

Company

Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian

The Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian is a collaboration between Harvard and Smithsonian designed to ask — and ultimately answer — humanity’s greatest unresolved questions about the nature of the universe.

Founded in 1973

Cambridge, Massachusetts, US

501-1000 employees