PRN/Hourly Sonographer - UI Health Care Urbandale Pediatric Cardio
Job details
- Location
- Urbandale, Iowa
- Work type
- Onsite
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Apply on
- jobs.uiowa.edu
About this role
Details
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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.
Pay Grade: 38
· Regular salaried position located in Urbandale, Iowa
· Fringe benefit package including paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life and disability insurance options, and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Percent of Time: Hourly
Percent of Time: PRN (20-24 hours per month, with opportunity for more hours in the summer) Variable hours between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Monday – Friday, with Fridays required. No weekends, no holidays and no on-call time.
Location: Urbandale, IA
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CAAHEP accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography or Vascular Technology, or
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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
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Completion of a bachelor’s degree plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program in Sonography
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Requires registration by the American Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in at least one specialty area (i.e. Pediatric Echocardiography (PE)). Not a requirement during application.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
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Driver's License and ability to meet University of Iowa Feet Safety Standards is required.
- Certification/membership in appropriate professional specialty.
- Experience in preforming pediatric echocardiograms
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Experience in performing fetal echocardiograms.
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Previous experience in Echo
- Previous experience with EPIC.
- Prior work experience in Pediatrics.
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must email their resume, education certificates, and availability to Shaye Short at [email protected]. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Contact
SHAYE SHORTEmail: [email protected]