PRN​/Echocardiography Sonographer - UI Health Care Urbandale

Overview

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a patient-centered PRN Sonographer to perform a variety of ultrasound procedures and non-invasive procedures to support our Urbandale clinic.

• 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 is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States. We are 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 - $53.56 per hour (based on years of experience)

Percent of Time: PRN/Hourly – Must be available every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month; other hours to be completed as variable hours between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM;
Monday - Friday;
No weekends, no holidays and no on-call time (minimum of 20 hours per month)

Location:

Urbandale, IA and other clinical locations based on clinical need/hours

Education Required:

• 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 Cardiac Ultrasonography.
• Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers within nine (9) months following the start of employment in the specialty area of Pediatric Cardiac Echocardiography.

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.

Highly Desirable

Qualifications:

• Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the specialty area of Pediatric Echocardiography (PE). Not a requirement during application.
• Experience in performing pediatric echocardiograms.
• Experience in performing fetal echocardiograms.
• Previous pediatric experience.

Desired

Qualifications:

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

SHAYE SHORT
Email: shaye-short

Please email your resume to shaye-short