Clinical Sonographer Coordinator-Radiology

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Radiology is seeking a Clinical Coordinator to assist patients, and physicians in scheduling of exams and procedures in Ultrasound and Interventional Sections of the Department of Radiology. This individual will incorporate the roles of clinical specialist, educator, consultant, and practitioner as indicated to support and enhance patient care. 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. ®

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Radiation Sciences or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; a Bachelor’s degree in Radiation Sciences is highly desirable.
• Extensive (3-5 years) progressively responsible experience in diagnostic medical sonography, diagnostic cardiac sonography, or vascular sonography
• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or other nationally recognized accreditation organizations for primary specialty.
• Demonstration of commitment to principles of Service Excellence.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience providing clinical education to students and sonographers and residents
• Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care to better utilize supportive services through patient visit and possible admission, pre-schedules testing, follows up with test results to both patient and physician, obtains medical history, coordinates follow up visit appointment provides prescriptions, rehabilitation teaching, etc.
• Independently coordinates and facilitates patient care between multiple disciplines within both the confines of UIHC and the local communities (including home health agencies, referring physicians and other community support services).
• Rotate through Workflow Coordinator position in the procedural area. Consult directly with physicians, PA-Cs, technologists, and nurses to triage patients and procedures, answer phones and schedule follow-up appointments.
• Manages and supports Telephone Triage
• Revises patient care regime via the telephone or telemedicine within protocols developed collaboratively.
• Acts as a clinical resource or consultant for specific patient population with regard to the condition requiring radiology intervention.
• Serves as an educational and clinical resource to patient/family/staff (supports patient/family/ educational activities).
• Collaborates with nursing, medical staff and other health professionals in the development and review of standards, protocols, home care instructions, and in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care for patients undergoing Interventional procedures.
• Operates autonomously in communicating with members of the health care team directing patient care and providing continuity of care across settings throughout the phases of care; autonomously communicates with referring physician.
• Performs other special projects and tasks as assigned.
• Consults with the interpreting physician regarding ultrasound and interventional exam findings.
• Document exam information as required by departmental standards.
• Provide information and instructions to patient, patient’s family or others, regarding the requested diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedure.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faulty, and staff.
• Maintain quality control with the ultrasound section in accordance with accepted departmental standards.

Benefits

• Regular salaried position, shift differential, and overtime pay options.
• Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees