Sonographer - UI Health Care Urbandale Clinic 90-100%25

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

2d•$61,560 - $111,422•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Community Clinics is seeking a patient-centered, full-time (40 hours per week) Sonographer to perform a variety of ultrasound procedures in their Urbandale Clinic. This role involves complex ultrasound procedures requiring independent judgment, initiative, and advanced skills, particularly for cardiology patients. The Sonographer will obtain information for physician diagnosis and treatment, participate in educational activities, develop scanning protocols, and provide leadership on special projects. The position will focus on providing exceptional care, including echocardiograms for pediatric patients and some adults. While primarily supporting the Urbandale Clinic, the role may involve floating to other specialties and clinic locations, such as Pediatrics and Specialty/Outreach Clinics.

Requirements

Requires completion of one of the following educational pathways: CAAHEP accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography or Vascular Technology, or Completion of a two-year or more accredited health science program (i.e. Radiologic Technology, Medical Technology, Nursing, etc.) plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program in Sonography, or Completion of a bachelor’s degree plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program in Sonography.
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 preforming 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.