PRN/Hourly Pediatric Echocardiography Sonographer - UI Health Care Urbandale

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:38

Salary:$29.60 - $53.56 per hour (based on years of experience)

https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/plans

Percent 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.