Sonographer - Echo Lab - UI Heart and Vascular Center

Overview

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 (HVC) is seeking a full-time (100%) Sonographer to perform a variety of adult cardiac ultrasound procedures and assist in invasive procedures, participate in teaching, evaluating and/or advising students, residents and fellows in areas of expertise. Work authorization in the U.S. is required;

sponsorship is not available for this role.

• Perform adult cardiac ultrasonography procedures and other complex invasive procedures to include: two-dimensional echo, M-mode, pulse wave and continuous wave Doppler, color flow Doppler, 3D, Strain, Exercise and Dobutamine Stress Echo studies.
• Assist physicians with acquiring images during TEE studies. And perform contrast and saline bubble studies as needed.
• Provide and maintain quality diagnostic adult echo cardiographic exams.
• Perform equipment calibration and sterilization as prescribed by standard accepted methods of operation.
• Maintain quality control in accordance with accepted departmental standards.
• Assist cardiologist or other physicians with non-invasive, invasive or Doppler procedures.
• Recognize basic equipment malfunction and coordinate with appropriate parties to find resolutions.
• Provide information and instruction to patients, patient’s family, or others regarding the nature of requested diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain continuing education as specified by the ARDMS and IAC.
• Contribute to preparation for IAC accreditation.
• Instruct Cardiology, Anesthesiology fellows, medical residents and other students on scanning techniques and proper equipment operation.
• Follow general policies and procedures in accordance with the regulations of UI Health Care, the College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, and UI Heart and Vascular Center.
• 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.
• Provide coverage for the UI Heart and Vascular Center at Iowa River Landing (IRL) as needed/assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Completion of 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.

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills with patients/families, nursing staff and other multi-disciplinary team members.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet University’s Fleet Safety Program.

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

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program in Cardiac Ultrasonography.
• AART (CI) 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 or .

• Organization:
  Healthcare
• Contact Name:
  Kelli Ballard
• Contact Email: kelli-ballard