Sonographer - UI Health Care Urbandale Clinic

Description

The University of Iowa Community Clinics is seeking a patient centered 50-100% (20-40 hours per week) Sonographer to perform a variety of ultrasound procedures/non-invasive procedures in our Urbandale Clinic. This position will perform a variety of complex ultrasound procedures at an advanced level that requires independent judgment and initiative in order to obtain information for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illness, participate in educational activities, develop scanning protocols, provide leadership by participating in special projects and maintains multiple certifications in related specialty area specifically related to cardiology patients. This position will provide exceptional care providing Echo for pediatric patients as well as some adult. This position will mainly support our Urbandale Clinic but could float to other patient specialties/clinic locations including but not limited to: Pediatrics and/or Specialty/Outreach Clinics.

This position comes with the University of Iowa's generous, full benefit package including double-match retirement, paid vacation and sick leave and much more!

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities :

• Perform complex diagnostic ultrasonography procedures including imaging and Doppler.
• Consult with the interpreting physician regarding the ultrasound exam findings.
• Document exam information as required by departmental standards.
• Evaluate images of ultrasound exams and determine if the exam is of diagnostic quality.
• Assist with and provide ultrasound guidance for intraoperative and invasive procedures.
• Provide information and instructions to patient, patient's family or others, regarding the nature of requested diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures.
• Perform patient care techniques including skin preparation, I.V. placement, vital sign monitoring and recording, and basic life support; prepare and administer contrast material to patients.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
• Instruct and evaluate sonography students on the operation of diagnostic equipment.
• Instruct medical residents on operation of diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain quality control with the ultrasound section in accordance with accepted departmental standards.
• Determine equipment malfunctions and contact repair service.
• Perform equipment calibration and sterilization as prescribed by standard accepted methods of operation.
• Maintain certification as specified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

Department Summary:

University of Iowa Health Care -recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

WECARE Core Values:

• Welcoming - We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.
• Excellence - We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research.
• Collaboration - We encourage collaboration with healthcare systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork - guided by compassion - is the best way to work.
• Accountability - We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur.
• Respect - We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.
• Empowerment - We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.

Salary: $61,560- $111,422 at 100% Time (based on years of experience)

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Johnston, Iowa (or surrounding clinics based on clinical needs/hours)
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Percent of Time: 50-100% (20-40 hours per week)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, variable hours between 7:30am - 5:30pm, no weekends, no call, no holidays

Location: Urbandale, Iowa

Qualifications

Education Required:

Requires completion of one of the following educational pathways:

• CAAHEP accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography or Vascular Technology, or
• Completion of a two-year or more accredited health science program (i.e. Radiologic Technology, Medical Technology, Nursing, etc.) plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program in Sonography, or
• Completion of a bachelor's degree plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program in Sonography

Experience Required:

• Requires registration by the American Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in at least one specialty area (i.e. Pediatric Echocardiography (PE)). Not a requirement during application.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Driver's License and ability to meet University of Iowa Feet Safety Standards is required.

Highly Desired Qualification:

• Certification/membership in appropriate professional specialty.
• Experience in preforming pediatric echocardiograms
• Experience in performing fetal echocardiograms.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Echo

• Previous experience with EPIC.
• Prior work experience in Pediatrics.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload resume, plain and text cover letter that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. For questions or additional information, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.