PRN/Hourly Pediatric Echocardiography Sonographer - UI Health Care Urbandale

University of Iowa

  • Urbandale, IA
  • $29.60-53.56 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a patient centered PRN Sonographer to perform a variety of ultrasound procedures/non-invasive procedures to support our Urbandale 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.
University of Iowa Health Care - recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States - is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center & a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care & excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®Pay Grade: 38Salary: $29.60 - $53.56 per hour (based on years of experience)https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/plansPercent of Time: PRN/Hourly - Must be available every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, other hours to be completed as variable hours between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Monday - Friday; No weekends, no holidays and no on-call time. (minimum of 20 hours per month)Location: Urbandale, IA and other clinical locations based on clinical need/hours (training will likely take place at our Johnston, IA clinic until the Urbandale clinic opens in late 2025)Qualifications:Education Required:
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 Cardiac Ultrasonography.
  • Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers within nine (9) months following the start of employment in the specialty area of Pediatric Cardiac Echocardiography
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.
  • Previous pediatric experience.
Highly Desirable Qualifications:
  • Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the specialty area of Pediatric Echocardiography (PE). Not a requirement during application.
  • Experience in performing pediatric echocardiograms.
  • Experience in performing fetal echocardiograms.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Previous EPIC experience.
  • Membership in appropriate professional organizations desired.
  • Willingness to train in additional modalities.

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