Senior Sonographer- (0830-1700) US- Radiology-Downtown Campus

About the role

The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown is seeking a Senior Sonographer to work in the Ultrasound department. The position is available at either the Sonographer, Pay Grade 5, or Senior Sonographer, Pay Grade 7, depending on the candidate's qualifications.

Responsibilities

• 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 patient's 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 a comprehensive medical, psychosocial, and developmental health 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 patient's overall care, initiates appropriate referrals and consultations, and identifies 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 patient’s transition between and within health care settings, such as admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.

Requirements

• Sonographer:
• 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 CAAHEP accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Completion of a bachelor’s degree plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program in Sonography.
• 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 of Iowa.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Senior Sonographer:
• A Bachelor's degree in Radiation Sciences or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience CAAHEP accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography or Vascular Technology or Completion of a bachelor’s degree plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program 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.

Qualifications

• Sonographer:
• 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 CAAHEP accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Completion of a bachelor’s degree plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program in Sonography.
• 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 of Iowa.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Senior Sonographer:
• A Bachelor's degree in Radiation Sciences or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience CAAHEP accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography or Vascular Technology or Completion of a bachelor’s degree plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program 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.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Knowledge of radiation safety and protection.
• Ability to perform complex radiographic and mammography procedures.
• Ability to interpret diagnostic information and procedures.
• Ability to form differential diagnoses and treat acute and chronic conditions.
• Ability to prescribe therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to utilize evidence-based, approved practice protocols.
• Ability to provide specialty specific consultation services.
• Ability to facilitate patient transitions between and within health care settings.

Benefits

Current UI employees are not eligible for this position. Selective candidates eligible for a sign-on bonus of $10,000.

Pay

Salary range for the Sonographer position is $44,000 - $52,000 per year. Salary range for the Senior Sonographer position is $55,000 - $65,000 per year.

Schedule

Schedule: Days, 8:30am-5pm, rotating Saturdays