Senior Sonographer- (1500-2330) US- Radiology-Downtown Campus

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

45d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown is seeking to hire a Sonographer or Senior Sonographer, depending on candidate qualifications. This role involves performing complex procedures with independent judgment, assisting in physician diagnoses and treatments, and participating in teaching medical professionals. The downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital focused on a community-based model of care, integrated with the broader health system's expertise and resources. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to improving the health of Iowa.

Requirements

CAAHEP accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vascular Technology, or
Completion of a bachelor’s degree plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program in Sonography
Extensive (3-5 years) progressively responsible experience in diagnostic medical sonography
Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or other nationally recognized accreditation organizations for primary specialty.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience providing clinical education to students and sonographers and residents.
Board-eligible or certified by ARDMS within 1.5 months of hire - Required.
Board-eligible or RVT certified by ARDMS within 1.5 months of hire - Required.
Certification in BCLS within 6 months of hire - Required.

Nice To Haves

Board-eligible or certified in Abdomen and OB/GYN by ARDMS - Preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare or science related field.
A Bachelor’s degree in Radiation Sciences is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform complex procedures at an advanced level that requires independent judgment and initiative in order to obtain information for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illness.
Participate in teaching, evaluating, and advising fellows, residents, and medical students.
Assists in the instruction of co-workers and students as required as well as in the review, updating and developing of new procedures as they become available.
Assists physicians in advanced sonographic procedures such as biopsies, amniocentesis, and similar activities.
Completes required continuing education as needed in order to maintain ARDMS certification.
Coordinates procedures with nursing units, referring offices, and within the Radiology department.
Interviews patients and records medical history relative to ultrasound examinations.
Identifies, accesses, and prepares medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Maintains all equipment by safe, cautious and proper use, communicating any malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor immediately.
Prepares patients and determines technical factors to be used in ultrasound examinations.
Provides for care and protection of patients during procedures, assuming care for the emotional, psychological and physical needs while adhering to The Joint Commission patient safety goals.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Obtains and documents a comprehensive medical, psychosocial, and developmental health history; performs and documents complete, system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examination, assessment, and plan of care.
In collaboration, provides healthcare services for primary, acute, and complex care of patients and manages patient's overall care, initiates appropriate referrals and consultations, and identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses.
Orders, performs, interprets, and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.
Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions.
Prescribes therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and surgical/procedural, needed to achieve expected outcomes.
Utilizes evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care.
Provides specialty specific consultation services upon request and within specialty scope of practice.
Facilitates the patient’s transition between and within health care settings, such as admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.