Senior Sonographer - North Liberty Hospital Radiology

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center North Liberty Radiology Department is seeking a Senior Sonographer to perform complex ultrasound procedures at an advanced level, using independent judgment and initiative to obtain information physicians use to diagnose and treat illness. The role includes participating in educational activities, developing scanning protocols, providing leadership on special projects, and maintaining multiple certifications in related specialty areas. The Senior Sonographer performs and evaluates diagnostic examinations, supports physicians during invasive and intraoperative procedures, provides preliminary findings, and ensures images and documentation meet departmental standards. The role also provides guidance and education to sonographers, students, fellows, residents, and staff; develops protocols and quality assurance practices; and contributes to clinical investigations and workflow improvements. The position is a regular salaried role at North Liberty Hospital in North Liberty, Iowa, scheduled Tuesday through Friday from 0730 to 1800.

Requirements

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 in the primary specialty by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or another nationally recognized accreditation organization.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience providing clinical education to students, sonographers, and residents.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Radiation Sciences.
Registration in two or more specialty areas.

Responsibilities

Review patient history, determine whether an examination is appropriate, and modify protocols to address specific diagnostic questions.
Perform complex diagnostic ultrasound procedures across multiple specialties, including procedures requiring additional certification.
Provide preliminary interpretations and statistical information from scans to support preparation of final diagnostic reports.
Guide sonographers performing complex procedures and provide additional assistance as needed.
Independently perform advanced sonography services and physician-delegated tasks, consistent with training, facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
Serve as a clinical technical lead or expert in relation to specialty accreditation or regulatory requirements, as applicable.
Assume procedural tasks defined by the medical director during sonography examinations.
Apply independent, professional, and ethical judgment to ensure relevant anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in images and procedures.
Consult with the interpreting physician about ultrasound examination findings.
Document examination information according to departmental standards.
Evaluate ultrasound images and determine whether examinations are of diagnostic quality.
Serve as a resource for sonographers, fellows, residents, and students, and provide feedback on examination quality.
Provide ultrasound guidance for providers during intraoperative and invasive procedures.
Explain the nature of requested diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to patients, families, and others.
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 operation.
Instruct medical residents on diagnostic equipment operation.
Provide clinical education through case conferences and completion of student competencies.
Conduct continuing education and in-service programs for staff and students, and serve as an instructor in areas of specific competence when assigned.
Orient new staff members.
Develop scanning protocols for new technology or applications and instruct staff and students on new procedures.
Participate in special projects to develop workflows and technology that improve care delivery.
Conduct clinical investigation procedures to improve care delivery.
Identify equipment malfunctions and contact repair services.
Calibrate and sterilize equipment according to accepted operating methods.
Obtain multiple certifications related to the specialty area and maintain certification as specified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.