Dual Sonographer - Echo & Vascular Labs - UI Heart and Vascular Center

Overview The University of Iowa Health Care’s Heart and Vascular Center (HVC) seeks a full-time Sonographer to perform a range of adult cardiac and vascular ultrasound procedures. The role includes teaching, evaluating, and advising students, residents, and fellows within their area of expertise, and assisting with invasive procedures. The position rotates between the echocardiography and vascular labs at the main medical campus, provides backup coverage at the North Liberty campus, and participates in the vascular lab call rotation. Free weekly CME opportunities are available. Work authorization in the U.S. is required; sponsorship is not available for this role. Responsibilities Perform adult cardiac and vascular ultrasonography procedures, including two-dimensional echo, M-mode, pulse wave and continuous wave Doppler, color flow Doppler, 3D, strain, Exercise and Dobutamine Stress Echo studies, and specialized diagnostic non-invasive vascular testing of peripheral arterial, venous, and cerebrovascular circulation. Assist physicians with acquiring images during transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and perform contrast and saline bubble studies as needed. Provide and maintain quality diagnostic adult echocardiographic and vascular exams. Perform equipment calibration and sterilization as prescribed by standard operating procedures; maintain quality control per departmental standards. Assist cardiologists and vascular surgeons with non-invasive, invasive, or Doppler procedures. Recognize basic equipment malfunction and coordinate with appropriate parties to resolve issues. Provide information and instruction to patients and families regarding diagnostic procedures. Maintain continuing education as specified by ARDMS and IAC. Contribute to preparation for IAC accreditation. Instruct Cardiology and Anesthesiology fellows, medical residents, and other students on scanning techniques and equipment operation. Follow policies and procedures in accordance with UI Health Care, the College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, and UI Heart and Vascular Center. Assist with policy development and review; function as a preceptor for orientation of new team members and students. Maintain standards of collaboration and ethics among peers and employees. Provide rotating on-call coverage on weekends and University holidays as assigned; provide coverage for the UI Heart and Vascular Center at the MCU and MCNL as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Education Requirements Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, or Vascular Technology; or Completion of a two-year or longer accredited health science program plus a twelve-month formal education program in Sonography; or Bachelor’s degree plus a twelve-month formal education program in Cardiac Ultrasonography. Experience Required Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills with patients, families, nursing staff, and other multidisciplinary team members. Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet University’s Fleet Safety Program requirements. Certification/Licensure ARDMS registration in Diagnostic Cardiac and Vascular Sonography required within nine months of employment. ARDMS registration in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography required within nine months of employment. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required by start of employment. Desired Qualifications Bachelor’s degree plus a twelve-month formal education program in Cardiac Ultrasonography. AART (CI) certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr