Senior Sonographer- (0830-1700) US- Radiology-Downtown Campus
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3 days 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) Ultrasound 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.
Selective candidates eligible for a sign-on bonus of $10000.Current UI employees are not eligible.
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.
Perform complex radiographic and mammography 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: Days 8:30am-5pm rotating Saturdays
Duties to include:
Sonographer:
- Assists Radiologists with imaging procedures.
- Assists Radiologists with invasive procedures utilizing mammography i.e. Breast Needle Localization.
- Completes required continuing education as needed in order to maintain ARRT and Permit to Practice.
- Interviews patients and records medical history relative to imaging procedure. Assesses patients physical state and
- needs.
- Operates radiographic imaging equipment in the department; practices radiation safety and protection.
- Participates in and is responsible for designated/delegated aspects of quality improvement pertaining to mammography as required by federal state and JCAHO regulations including patient result letters and follow-up letters.
- Performs a variety of mammographic procedures using independent judgment to provide quality patient care while consistently displaying outstanding judgment in image critique.
- Performs diagnostic radiographs within the Diagnostic Radiology Department using independent judgment to provide quality patient care while consistently displaying outstanding judgment in image critique.
- Identifies accesses and prepares medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. Prepares and assists with or administers materials including opaque media contrast media and barium while adhering to patient safety goals.
- Provides for the care and protection of patients assuming care for their emotional psychological and physical needs while adhering to the Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals.
- Assists in moving patient from transportation mode to x-ray table.
- Takes appropriate radiation safety measures with all patients employees and with own self.
- Registers patients in accordance with hospital guidelines.
- 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 Breast Imaging Center please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
Sonographer:
Required Qualifications:
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 Sonographyor
oCAAHEP accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
oCompletion of a bachelors degree plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program inSonography
Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology Advanced Certification in Mammography within nine (9) months following the start of employment in the specialty area of mammography.
Willingness to travel to outreach clinics throughout the state ofIowa.
Excellent oral and written communicationskills
Highly Desired Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a healthcare or science relatedfield.
Senior Sonographer:
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelors degree in Radiation Sciences or other Allied Health Sciences discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
oCAAHEP accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography DiagnosticCardiac Sonography or Vascular 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.
Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology Advanced Certification in Mammography
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
