General or Echo Ultrasonographer - Part time/PRN

Medical AssociatesDubuque, IA
44d

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. Schedule: Sonographers cover shifts during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. No weekends, No Evenings, No Holidays, No Call! The Position: 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.

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)

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
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