Ultrasound Technologist | 36 hours per week | Diagnostic Imaging

Great River Health•West Burlington, IA

4d•$36

About The Position

Operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment to demonstrate anatomical or physiological structures for diagnostic purposes. Produce quality images as directed by radiologists and physicians to support diagnosis or treatment of anatomic or physiologic disorders. The role requires knowledge of general and cross-sectional anatomy, technical factors, basic computer skills, and PACS, and the ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team-oriented environment. Prepare patients by explaining procedures, ensuring comfort, and obtaining relevant medical history. Perform general abdominal, vascular (Doppler), OB/GYN, and small-parts sonography, as well as ultrasound procedures for all patient populations. Provide sonograms and oral or written summaries of technical findings to physicians. Evaluate images, determine whether an exam should be extended based on findings, adjust equipment and patient positioning to obtain diagnostic images, and maintain patient and quality-assurance records.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (AA); graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and/or Ultrasound program.
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification from the American Heart Association required.
Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter certification from the Iowa Department of Human Services required.
Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter certification from the Iowa Department of Human Services required.
Ultrasound Tech ARDMS credential or Radiology Technician ARRT credential required upon hire.
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) required within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide sonograms and oral or written summaries of technical findings to physicians for use in medical diagnosis.
Select images and identify differences between healthy and pathological areas; determine whether the scope of an exam should be extended based on findings.
Use a PACS imaging system.
Monitor images during scans to ensure diagnostic quality and adjust equipment as required.
Select equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
Prepare patients for examinations by explaining procedures, transferring them to the ultrasound table, applying gel, and positioning them properly.
Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure safety and comfort.
Obtain and record accurate patient histories, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.
Maintain patient, sonograph, correspondence, publication, regulatory, and quality-assurance records.
Perform general abdominal, vascular (Doppler), OB/GYN, and small-parts sonography, and ultrasound procedures for all patient populations.

Benefits

Competitive base pay
Matching retirement programs
Health, dental, and vision plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts, including car rental and cell-phone plans
Employer-paid long-term disability, life, and AD&D
Paid time off (PTO)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted cafeteria meals
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Service Recognition program
Voluntary plans including life, AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity
$15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates