Sonographer/Senior Sonographer (Multiple Openings)

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking a Sonographer or Senior Sonographer to perform advanced ultrasound procedures across multiple specialty areas. Working under limited supervision, this role utilizes state-of-the-art imaging technology, educates patients about examination procedures, monitors patient well-being during exams, and serves as a resource for students and staff by providing instruction on ultrasound techniques and equipment operation.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Requires registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers within nine (9) months following the start of employment.
• Requires registration in Abdomen.

Nice To Haves

• Registration in Vascular and OB/GYN specialty areas

Responsibilities

• Performs complex diagnostic ultrasonography procedures including imaging and Doppler
• Provides instruction to trainees, students and other medical staff on operation and safety precautions
• Consults with the interpreting physician regarding the ultrasound exam findings
• Documents exam information as required by departmental standards
• Evaluates images of ultrasound exams and determine if the exam is of diagnostic quality
• Assists with and provide ultrasound guidance for intraoperative and invasive procedures
• Provides information and instructions to patient, patient’s family or others, regarding the nature of requested diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures
• Performs patient care techniques including skin preparation, vital sign monitoring and recording, and basic life support; prepare and administer contrast material to patients
• Maintains effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public
• Instructs and evaluate sonography students on the operation of diagnostic equipment
• Instructs medical residents on operation of diagnostic equipment
• Maintains quality control with the ultrasound section in accordance with accepted departmental standards
• Determines equipment malfunctions and contact repair service
• Performs equipment calibration and sterilization as prescribed by standard accepted methods of operation

Benefits

• paid vacation
• sick leave
• health, dental, life and disability insurance options
• generous employer contributions into retirement plans

What This Job Offers

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