University of Iowa is hiring: Sonographer - Vascular Lab - UI Heart and Vascular

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of $10,000!

(Current UI employees are not eligible for incentive)

The UI Heart and Vascular Center is seeking a Vascular Sonographer to perform diagnostic examinations on patients of all ages using ultrasonic and plethysmographic instrumentation involving techniques and the exercise of independent professional judgment. Vascular Lab Sonographers will perform a variety of vascular procedures and assist in invasive procedures, participate in teaching, evaluating and/or advising students, residents, and fellows in areas of expertise.

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Scheduled between the hours of 7am and 6pm, Monday through Friday

On-Call assignment (includes Weeknight/Weekend/University Holidays)

Duties to include:

• Performs specialized diagnostic non-invasive vascular testing of the peripheral arterial, venous and cerebrovascular circulation.
• Evaluates the peripheral vessels with Duplex ultrasound, continuous wave Doppler or plethysmography.
• Records diameter measurements to determine abdominal or popliteal aneurysms by Duplex ultrasound.
• Uses spectrum analysis to determine blood flow factors.
• Uses spectral Doppler Velocities to determine percentage of carotid artery stenosis.
• Assesses deep veins for patency; evaluates valvular incompetence.
• Evaluates cerebrovascular, arterial, extracranial and intracranial circulation.
• Evaluates insitu bypass graft for patency, stenosis, occlusion or fistulas; rules out pseudoaneurysms.
• Accumulates test data on appropriate forms and diagnoses the degree of disease.
• Responds to telephone inquiries and patient consultations from residents, staff and others regarding patient examinations or test results.
• Consults with staff physicians if a second modality is necessary for further evaluation or if a critical condition warrants immediate attention.
• Assumes responsibility for test evaluation and interpretation of test results.
• Assists in development of new techniques.
• Attends continuing education programs as specified by the ARDMS.
• Maintains quality control of laboratory equipment. Orders and maintains inventory of laboratory supplies. Calibrates and conducts routine maintenance of instrumentation.
• Maintains patient clinical files and prepares patient charges for laboratory services.
• Follow general policies and procedures in accordance with the regulations of UI Health Care, the Carver College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, and UI Heart and Vascular Center (HVC).
• Assist with policy development and review.
• Function as a preceptor for orientation of new team members and students.
• Establish and maintain standards of collaborative interaction among peers and employees that is characterized by respect, honesty and service; assure that all unit members are held to similar standards and ethics.
• Ability to provide rotating, on-call coverage on weekends (Saturday/Sunday) and University Holidays as assigned.
• Provide coverage for the UI Heart and Vascular Center at Iowa River Landing (IRL) as needed/assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement:

Required completion of one of the following educational pathways:

• Completion of CAAHEP accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography or Vascular Technology,
• 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,
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program in Vascular Ultrasonography.

Experience Requirement:

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills with patients/families, nursing staff and other multi-disciplinary team members.
• Ability to provide rotating, on-call coverage on weekends (Saturday/Sunday) and University Holidays as assigned.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet University’s Fleet Safety Program.

Certification/Licensure Requirement:

• Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Vascular Sonography within nine (9) months following the start of employment.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required by start of employment.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program in Vascular Ultrasonography.
• ARRT (VI) certification.

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Kelli Ballard at kelli-ballard@uiowa.edu or 319-467-6019.