PRN/Hourly Sonographer - UI Health Care Urbandale REI/IVF Clinic

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 

Requires completion of one of the following educational pathways:

• 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 Sonography

Experience Required:

• Requires registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers within nine (9) months following the start of employment in at least one specialty area (i.e. Abdomen or Obstetrics/Gynecology) with preference given for two or more specialties. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

• Driver’s License and ability to meet University of Iowa Fleet Safety Standards is required.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Previous EPIC experience
• Prior work experience in OBGYN ultrasound

Desirable Qualifications

• Membership in appropriate professional organizations is desired
• Willingness to train in additional modalities

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.