Senior Sonographer - UI Health Care Urbandale Clinic 100%
About The Position
The University of Iowa Community Clinics is seeking a patient-centered Senior Sonographer to perform complex ultrasound and non-invasive procedures at an advanced level in its Urbandale Clinic. The position requires independent judgment and initiative to obtain diagnostic information for physicians, and includes providing echocardiography for pediatric patients and some adults. The role primarily supports the Urbandale Clinic but may float to other specialties or clinic locations, including Pediatrics and Specialty/Outreach Clinics. The Senior Sonographer may provide specialty expertise and leadership, develop and teach scanning protocols, support colleagues and learners, participate in special projects and clinical investigations, and maintain multiple certifications related to the specialty area. The position is based in Johnston, Iowa, or surrounding clinics as clinical needs require. It is a regular salaried position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with variable hours between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; there are no weekends, call, or holidays.
Requirements
- Completion of one of the following educational pathways: a bachelor's degree in Radiation Sciences or another Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in diagnostic medical sonography, diagnostic cardiac sonography, or vascular sonography.
- Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or another nationally recognized accreditation organization for the primary specialty.
- Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in at least one specialty area, such as Pediatric Echocardiography (PE); this is not required during application.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A driver's license and ability to meet University of Iowa Fleet Safety Standards.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's degree in Radiation Sciences is highly desirable.
- Certification or membership in the appropriate professional specialty.
- Experience performing pediatric echocardiograms.
- Experience performing fetal echocardiograms.
- Previous experience in echocardiography.
- Previous experience with EPIC.
- Prior work experience in Pediatrics.
Responsibilities
- Review patient history, determine whether an exam is appropriate, and modify protocols to address diagnostic questions.
- Perform complex diagnostic ultrasound procedures across specialties, including procedures requiring additional certification.
- Provide preliminary interpretations and statistical information from scans to facilitate final diagnostic reports.
- Guide sonographers performing complex procedures and provide assistance as needed.
- Independently perform advanced sonography services and tasks delegated by a supervising physician, consistent with training, education, and facility protocols.
- May serve as a clinical technical lead or expert for specialty accreditation or regulatory matters.
- Assume procedural tasks defined by the medical director during sonography examinations.
- Apply professional and ethical judgment to ensure relevant anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in images and during procedures.
- Consult with interpreting physicians about ultrasound findings and document exam information according to departmental standards.
- Evaluate ultrasound images for diagnostic quality and provide feedback and support to sonographers, fellows, residents, and students.
- Provide ultrasound guidance during intraoperative and invasive procedures.
- Explain diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to patients, families, or others and provide instructions.
- Perform patient-care techniques, including skin preparation, IV placement, vital-sign monitoring and recording, and basic life support; prepare and administer contrast material.
- Coordinate planning and scheduling of diagnostic procedures and imaging areas.
- Requisition and inventory supplies for imaging areas and procedures.
- Develop and maintain quality-assurance testing in accordance with hospital, departmental, and clinical-unit standards.
- Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
- Instruct, evaluate, and advise sonography students on diagnostic equipment; instruct medical residents on equipment operation.
- Provide clinical education through case conferences and student competencies; conduct continuing education and in-service programs as assigned.
- Orient new staff members.
- Develop scanning protocols for new technology or applications and teach new procedures to staff and students.
- Participate in special projects to improve care delivery through workflow and technology development.
- Conduct clinical investigational procedures to improve care delivery.
- Identify equipment malfunctions and contact repair services; calibrate and sterilize equipment using accepted standard methods.
- Obtain multiple specialty-related certifications and maintain certification as specified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- Health, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
- Employer contributions to retirement plans, including double-match retirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
