Senior Sonographer (Weekend Option; Saturday & Sunday 6:30-18:30) - Radiology

Position Summary

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking a Senior Sonographer to perform advanced ultrasound procedures across multiple specialty areas. Working under limited supervision, this role utilizes state-of-the-art imaging technology, educates patients about examination procedures, monitors patient well-being during exams, and serves as a resource for students and staff by providing instruction on ultrasound techniques and equipment operation.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs complex diagnostic ultrasonography procedures including imaging and Doppler.
• Provides instruction to trainees, students and other medical staff on operation and safety precautions.
• Consults with the interpreting physician regarding the ultrasound exam findings.
• Documents exam information as required by departmental standards.
• Evaluates images of ultrasound exams and determine if the exam is of diagnostic quality.
• Affords ultrasound guidance for intraoperative and invasive procedures.
• Provides information and instructions to patient, patient’s family or others, regarding the nature of requested diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures.
• Performs patient care techniques including skin preparation, vital sign monitoring and recording, and basic life support; prepare and administer contrast material to patients.
• Maintains effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
• Instructs and evaluate sonography students on the operation of diagnostic equipment.
• Instructs medical residents on operation of diagnostic equipment.
• Maintains quality control with the ultrasound section in accordance with accepted departmental standards.
• Determines equipment malfunctions and contact repair service.
• Performs equipment calibration and sterilization as prescribed by standard accepted methods of operation.

Education Requirements

• Completion of one of the following pathways:
• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography or Vascular Technology,
• 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,
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program in Sonography.
• A Bachelor's degree in Radiation Sciences or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• a bachelor’s degree in Radiation Sciences is highly desirable.

Certification Requirements

• Requires registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers within nine (9) months following the start of employment.
• Requires registration in Abdomen.
• Desirable Qualifications: Registration in Vascular and OB/GYN specialty areas.