General or Echo Ultrasonographer - Part time/PRN

Medical Associates•Dubuque, IA

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About The Position

Medical Associates Clinic is hiring a part time, or PRN Ultrasonographer to join our general or cardiac imaging team! This person will be working with our excellent sonography team in a fast-paced environment to provide high quality patient care. This position is idea for someone seeking flexible hours while contributing to a patient-focused clinical team.

Requirements

One to three years of similar or related experience.
Equivalent to a college degree.
Certified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Ultrasound units/equipment, PACS, Cerner, table, wheelchair, Hoyer lift and interventional/invasive instruments.
A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact.
Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature.
Work may involve motivating or influencing others.
Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Breast, Vascular, Abdominal and OB/GYN imaging is desirable.

Responsibilities

Scan appropriate areas of the body and produce images as requested by the ordering physician
Recognize and understand the pathophysiologic changes as detected by ultrasound to perform preliminary assessment for the interpreting radiologist/physician.
Perform and document a complete patient history as it relates to the procedure ordered inclusive of pertinent clinical indications
Review exam procedure with the patient and answer any pertinent questions related to the exam.
Review images for technical quality and diagnostic usefulness
Process and store images for physician interpretation and permanent archiving.
Assist radiologist and other physicians in the performance of interventional/invasive procedures
Practice sterile and aseptic techniques as necessary.
Perform necessary equipment calibrations and maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer
Monitor and maintain appropriate supplies for the department.
Complete all other assigned projects and duties.