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PRN/Hourly Sonographer - UI Health Care Urbandale Clinic

Posting ID 151438

Department Outreach Clinics/UIHC Affiliates

Jobcode Sonographer

Working Title PRN/Hourly Sonographer - UI Health Care Urbandale Clinic

Details

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a patient centered PRN/Hourly Sonographer to perform a variety of ultrasound procedures/non-invasive procedures.

This position will focus on abdominal and pelvic ultrasounds/noninvasive diagnostic exams for images that will be used to assess organs and structures included but not limited to: liver, gallbladder, kidneys, bladder, etc.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform complex diagnostic ultrasonography procedures including imaging and Doppler.
• Consult with the interpreting physician regarding the ultrasound exam findings.
• Document exam information as required by departmental standards.
• Evaluate images of ultrasound exams and determine if the exam is of diagnostic quality.
• Assist with and provide ultrasound guidance for intraoperative and invasive procedures.
• Provide information and instructions to patient, patient’s family or others, regarding the nature of requested diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures.
• Perform patient care techniques including skin preparation, I.V. placement, vital sign monitoring and recording, and basic life support; prepare and administer contrast material to patients.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
• Instruct and evaluate sonography students on the operation of diagnostic equipment.
• Instruct medical residents on operation of diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain quality control with the ultrasound section in accordance with accepted departmental standards.
• Determine equipment malfunctions and contact repair service.
• Perform equipment calibration and sterilization as prescribed by standard accepted methods of operation.
• Maintain certification as specified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

University of Iowa Health Care — recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States — is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center & a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care & excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Pay Grade: 38

Salary: $29.60 - $53.57 per hour (based on years of experience)

https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/plans

Percent of Time: PRN (10 - 20 hours per week) Variable hours between8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Monday – FridayNo weekends, noholidays and no on-call time.

Location: Urbandale, IA

Qualifications

Education Required:
Requires completion of one of the following educational pathways:

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

Experience Required:

• Requires registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers within nine (9) months following the start of employment in at least one specialty area (i.e. Abdomen or Obstetrics/Gynecology) with preference given for two or more specialties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Driver’s License and ability to meet University of Iowa Fleet Safety Standards is required.
• Previous pediatric experience.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous EPIC experience.
• Prior work experience in scanning abdominal and pelvic organs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Membership in appropriate professional organizations desired.
• Willingness to train in additional modalities.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must email their resume, education certificates, and availability to Erin Belding at Erin-Belding@uiowa.edu. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Contact ERIN BELDING
Email: erin-belding@uiowa.edu

Application Instructions Please send resume to erin-belding@uiowa.edu