Ultrasound Technologist | 36 hours per week | Diagnostic Imaging

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center•West Burlington, IA

About The Position

Operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment to demonstrate anatomical or physiological structures of the human body for diagnostic purposes. Produce quality images as directed by radiologists and physicians to support diagnosis or treatment of anatomic or physiologic disorders. The role performs general abdominal, vascular (Doppler), OB/GYN, and small-parts sonography, as well as ultrasound procedures for all patient populations. Provide physicians with sonograms and oral or written summaries of technical findings. Select images, identify differences between healthy and pathological areas, and determine whether the scope of an examination should be extended based on findings. Use a PACS imaging system and adjust equipment settings and patient positioning to obtain diagnostically useful images. Prepare and care for patients throughout examinations, explain procedures, obtain relevant medical history, and maintain required patient, imaging, and quality-assurance records. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift. Call rotation may be required.

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 credential from the Iowa Department of Human Services required.
Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter credential from the Iowa Department of Human Services required.
Upon hire, required credential: Ultrasound Tech American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Radiology Technician American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) required within one year of hire.
Demonstrated knowledge of general and cross-sectional anatomy, technical factors, basic computer skills, and PACS.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment to demonstrate anatomical or physiological structures for diagnostic purposes.
Produce quality images as directed by radiologists and physicians for diagnosis or treatment.
Perform general abdominal sonography, vascular sonography (Doppler), OB/GYN sonography, small-parts sonography, and ultrasound procedures for all patient populations.
Provide sonograms and oral or written summaries of technical findings to physicians.
Select images and look for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
Determine whether the scope of an examination should be extended based on findings.
Use a PACS imaging system and monitor scan images to ensure they are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, adjusting equipment as needed.
Select equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
Prepare patients for exams by explaining procedures, transferring them to the ultrasound table, applying gel, and positioning them properly.
Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their 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.
Work independently and cooperatively in a teamwork-oriented atmosphere.

Benefits

$15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
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 coverage.
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 life, AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.