Ophthalmic Ultrasound Specialist II

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - MEI; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston seeks a skilled ophthalmic ultrasound technologist to support the evaluation and diagnosis of ocular conditions. You will perform specialized ultrasound studies and provide data and imaging results to physicians for patient care.

The role requires 2-3 years of ultrasound or ophthalmic technology experience, a high school diploma or equivalent (associate degree preferred), and strong attention to accuracy, communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in ultrasound or ophthalmic technology required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews ultrasound requests and clinical information from referring physicians to determine imaging techniques.
• Prepares patients for ophthalmic ultrasound procedures (anesthetic drops, coupling agents, patient education).
• Performs ophthalmic ultrasound studies (Contact B-scan, Immersion, A-scan, Color Doppler, UBM, axial length).
• Recognizes complications and refers patients to clinical team for evaluation.
• Calculates intraocular lens (IOL) power and verifies keratometry readings.
• Evaluates images for clarity and clinical relevance; selects important images for reports.
• Provides data and findings to physicians for final interpretation.
• Supports research by collecting and analyzing data from studies involving humans/animals.
• Assists training junior staff in ultrasound procedures.

Skills

Ophthalmic terminology

Ocular anatomy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Independent work with team

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston seeks a skilled ophthalmic ultrasound technologist to support the evaluation and diagnosis of ocular conditions. You will perform specialized ultrasound studies and provide data and imaging results to physicians for patient care.

The role requires 2-3 years of ultrasound or ophthalmic technology experience, a high school diploma or equivalent (associate degree preferred), and strong attention to accuracy, communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced