Ultrasound Technician (Abortion Services) – Iowa City, IA

Planned Parenthood North Central States

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Ultrasound Technician (Abortion Services) Iowa City IA

Pay: The anticipated salary range for this position is $30-$40 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors including relevant work experience the skills required for the role internal equity market competitiveness and budget considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive pay for all employees.
Schedule: Part-time 8 hours per month
Shift times: One shift per month. Last Tuesday of each month 9am 5:30pm. Additional hours desired and available during training/onboarding period.
Location: 850 Orchard Street Iowa City IA
Job type: Non-Exempt
Travel: Travel to Des Moines IA required during training period.
Union Membership: This position is represented by SEIU.
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Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Health Center Manager the Ultrasound Technician performs a wide variety of functions. Ultrasound Technician provides compassionate confidential and quality ultrasound medical care as well as excellent customer service. Ultrasound Technicians are advocates in implementing our mission of Advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive healthcare for all. They may perform other related duties to support health center operations as assigned.

Benefits and Perks:

This position is eligible for paid time off (PTO) Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) and participation in the 403(b)-retirement plan. We also offer employee discounts for electronics appliances hotels gift cards apparel cars fitness memberships groceries and at Office Depot Verizon AT&T Dell & more.

We also offer:

• Start date flexibility.
• Comprehensive paid training for all health services positions & flexibility with hours per week during training. Training includes classroom mock clinic and shadowing shifts.
• Shift differentials:
  • $1.50/hour (weekend) $3.00/hour (evening) $4.00/hour (float/travel) $2.00/hour (Bilingual) and $3.00/hour (ultrasound)
• Travel reimbursement.
• Schedules created & sent out 6 weeks in advance.
• Option of picking up additional shifts including at other locations other than your home clinic.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate for healthcare providers
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or graduate of an Ultrasound Technologist program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT).

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Perform ultrasound medical services in accordance with Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS) Medical Standards and Guidelines (MS&G)
• Perform transvaginal and abdominal ultrasound for gestational age dating abortion follow-up and Intrauterine Contraceptives (IUC) localization
• Maintain clear and accurate medical records utilizing the electronic health record system
• Assist in the maintenance of facility for cleanliness appropriate instruments and optimum supply levels
• Assist maintaining ultrasound equipment for proper functioning in accordance with the policies and standards of PPNCS and regulatory agencies
• Participate in the quality assurance/risk management process for medical protocols regulatory agency compliance HR policies and workplace safety policies
• Provide appropriate and accurate information to patients related to the ultrasound procedure
• Maintain patient and health center confidentiality
• Adhere to all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and patient privacy regulations
• Follow all state laws regarding mandatory reporting
• Comply with state laws governing abortion services.

Immunization Requirements:

• Hepatitis B vaccination records
• Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination records or proof of immunization
• Tuberculosis PPD Skin Test that is no older than 12 months

About Us:

At PPNCS we believe all people deserve the right the freedom and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier more meaningful life. Thats why we protect promote and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of people and families with empathy care and respect. We are looking for passionate dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission. To learn more: Our Mission.

When you work for Planned Parenthood you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health and freedom.

Planned Parenthood is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed sex gender identity or gender expression national origin age veteran status marital status religion sexual orientation size disability socioeconomic status or status regarding public assistance. Planned Parenthood is committed to encouraging and promoting diversity as well as providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. Planned Parenthood is dedicated to an equitable and inclusive work environment and encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of initial skill set.

*Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.*

This position is included in the SEIU bargaining unit and depending on state law requires union dues be deducted from employee paychecks in an amount up to 2.25% of gross pay.

Required Experience:

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