Sonographer - UI Health Care Urbandale Clinic 90-100%

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Community Clinics is seeking a patient-centered, 100% (40 hours per week) Sonographer to perform a variety of ultrasound procedures/non-invasive procedures in their Urbandale Clinic. This position will perform a variety of complex ultrasound 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. The role involves participating in educational activities, developing scanning protocols, providing leadership by participating in special projects, and maintaining multiple certifications in related specialty areas, specifically related to cardiology patients. This position will provide exceptional care, performing Echo for pediatric patients as well as some adults. While this position will mainly support the Urbandale Clinic, the Sonographer may float to other patient specialties/clinic locations, including but not limited to Pediatrics and/or Specialty/Outreach Clinics. This position comes with the University of Iowa's generous, full benefit package, including double-match retirement, paid vacation and sick leave, and much more.

Requirements

Requires registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in at least one specialty area (i.e. Pediatric Echocardiography (PE)). Not a requirement during application.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Driver's License and ability to meet University of Iowa Feet Safety Standards is required.

Nice To Haves

Certification/membership in appropriate professional specialty.
Experience in performing pediatric echocardiograms.
Experience in performing fetal echocardiograms.
Previous experience in Echo.
Previous experience with EPIC.
Prior work experience in Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

Perform complex diagnostic ultrasonography procedures including imaging and Doppler.
Consult with the interpreting physician regarding the ultrasound exam findings.
Document exam information as required by departmental standards.
Evaluate images of ultrasound exams and determine if the exam is of diagnostic quality.
Assist with and provide ultrasound guidance for intraoperative and invasive procedures.
Provide information and instructions to patient, patient’s family or others, regarding the nature of requested diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures.
Perform patient care techniques including skin preparation, I.V. placement, vital sign monitoring and recording, and basic life support; prepare and administer contrast material to patients.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
Instruct and evaluate sonography students on the operation of diagnostic equipment.
Instruct medical residents on operation of diagnostic equipment.
Maintain quality control with the ultrasound section in accordance with accepted departmental standards.
Determine equipment malfunctions and contact repair service.
Perform equipment calibration and sterilization as prescribed by standard accepted methods of operation.
Maintain certification as specified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.