Senior Sonographer - UI Health Care Urbandale Clinic 100%25

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

4d • $69,747 - $126,241 • Onsite

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 role requires independent judgment and initiative to obtain diagnostic information for physicians. The position primarily supports the Urbandale Clinic and may also float to other specialties or clinic locations, including Pediatrics and Specialty/Outreach Clinics. The sonographer will provide echocardiography for pediatric patients and some adults, participate in educational activities, develop scanning protocols, contribute to special projects, and maintain multiple certifications related to specialty practice, particularly cardiology patients.

The Senior Sonographer performs and evaluates diagnostic examinations, assists physicians and other clinicians during procedures, and serves as a resource and educator for sonographers, students, fellows, residents, staff, and providers. The role also includes patient communication and care, quality assurance, equipment and supply oversight, protocol development, and leadership in improving clinical workflows and care delivery.

This is a regular salaried position at 100% time (40 hours per week), located in Urbandale, Iowa, with potential work at surrounding clinics based on clinical needs and hours. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with variable hours between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; there are no weekends, call, or holidays. The stated salary range is $69,747–$126,241 at 100% time, based on years of experience. The University of Iowa offers a benefits package that includes paid vacation and sick leave, health, dental, life, and disability insurance options, and employer contributions to retirement plans.

Requirements

• Completion of 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 in the primary specialty.
• Registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in at least one specialty area; the posting notes this is not required at the time of application.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A driver's license and the ability to meet University of Iowa Fleet Safety Standards.
• Ability to perform complex sonography procedures, exercise independent judgment, and provide patient care and clinical education as described in the posting.

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 histories, determine whether requested exams are appropriate, and modify exam protocols to answer diagnostic questions.
• Perform complex diagnostic ultrasonography procedures across multiple specialties, including procedures requiring additional certification.
• Provide preliminary interpretations and statistical information from scans to support final diagnostic reports.
• Guide sonographers performing complex procedures and assist them as needed.
• Independently perform advanced sonography services and other tasks delegated by the supervising physician, consistent with training and facility protocols.
• Assume procedural responsibilities defined by the medical director during sonography examinations.
• Apply professional and ethical judgment to ensure that relevant anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in images and during procedures.
• Consult with interpreting physicians regarding ultrasound findings and document exam 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 about exam quality.
• Provide ultrasound guidance to providers during intraoperative and invasive procedures.
• Explain requested diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to patients, their families, or others.
• Perform patient-care techniques, including skin preparation, IV placement, vital-sign monitoring and recording, basic life support, and preparation and administration of contrast material.
• Coordinate the 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 equipment operation.
• Provide clinical educational opportunities, present case conferences, and complete student competencies.
• Conduct formal and informal continuing education and in-service programs for staff and students; perform instructor duties 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 investigational 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.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Health insurance options.
• Dental insurance options.
• Life insurance options.
• Disability insurance options.
• Employer contributions to retirement plans, described as generous double-match retirement contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior