Senior Sonographer- (1500-2330) US- Radiology-Downtown Campus
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21 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street Iowa City IA) Radiology Department is looking to hire for one position at either the Sonographer Pay Grade 5 or Sr. Sonographer Pay Grade 7 based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your cover letter the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both.
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street Iowa City IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowas only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31 2024.
Selective candidates eligible for a sign-on bonus of $10000.Current UI employees are not eligible.
Perform complex procedures at an advanced level that requires independent judgment and initiative in order to obtain information for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illness; participate in teaching evaluating and advising fellows residents and medical students.
Schedule:Mon-Fri 3pm-11:30pm Call rotation/Holiday
Duties to include:
Sonographer:
- Assists in the instruction of co-workers and students as required as well as in the review updating and developing of new procedures as they become available.
- Assists physicians in advanced sonographic procedures such as biopsies amniocentesis and similar activities.
- Completes required continuing education as needed in order to maintain ARDMS certification.
- Coordinates procedures with nursing units referring offices and within the Radiology department.
- Interviews patients and records medical history relative to ultrasound examinations.
- Identifies accesses and prepares medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Maintains all equipment by safe cautious and proper use communicating any malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor immediately.
- Prepares patients and determines technical factors to be used in ultrasound examinations.
- Provides for care and protection of patients during procedures assuming care for the emotional psychological and physical needs while adhering to The Joint Commission patient safety goals.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Senior Sonographer:
Obtains and documents acomprehensive medical psychosocial and developmentalhealth history; performs and documents complete system-focused or symptom-specific physical examination assessment and plan of care.
In collaboration provides healthcare services for primary acute and complex care of patients and manages patients overall care initiates appropriate referrals and consultations and identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses.
Orders performs interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.
Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions.
Prescribes therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic non-pharmacologic and surgical/procedural needed to achieve expected outcomes.
Utilizes evidence-based approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care.
Provides specialty specific consultation services upon request and within specialty scope of practice.
Facilitates the patients transition between and within health care settings such as admitting transferring and discharging patients.
For a full job description schedule and information about the Radiology Department please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
Sonographer:
Required Qualifications:
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 bachelors degree plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program in Sonography.
- Board-eligible or certified by ARDMS within 1.5 months of hire - Required.
- Board-eligible or RVT certified by ARDMS within 1.5 months of hire - Required.
- Board-eligible or certified in Abdomen and OB/GYN by ARDMS - Preferred.
- Certification in BCLS within 6 months of hire - Required.
Highly Desired Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a healthcare or science relatedfield.
Senior Sonographer:
Required Qualifications:
oCAAHEP accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical SonographyVascular Technology or
oCompletion of a bachelors degree plus completion of a twelve-month formal educationprogram in Sonography
Extensive (3-5 years) progressively responsible experience in diagnostic medical sonography
Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or other nationally recognized accreditation organizations for primary specialty.
Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience providing clinical education to students and sonographers and residents.
Highly Desired Qualifications:
A Bachelors degree in Radiation Sciences is highly desirable.
Position and Application Details:
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 14calendar 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
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Hospital Experience
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Skills
- Physiology Knowledge
- Sonography
- Pediatrics Experience
- Medical Imaging
- Catheterization
- Epic
- Patient Service Experience
About Company
The University of Iowa is a top-tier public research university in Iowa City—home to more than 32,000 students, offering world-class programs across 200+ fields of study, renowned especially for its creative writing, acclaimed medical center, and balanced excellence in the arts and sc ... View more
