University of Iowa
PRN/Hourly Pediatric Echocardiography Sonographer - UI Health Care Urbandale
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52245
PRN/Hourly Pediatric Echocardiography Sonographer - UI Health Care Urbandale
Posting ID 151741
Department Central Iowa/Off-Campus Hospital Departments
Jobcode Sonographer
Working Title PRN/Hourly Pediatric Echocardiography Sonographer - UI Health Care Urbandale
Details 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.
Contact
ERIN BELDING Email: erin-belding@uiowa.edu
Application Instructions Please email your resume to erin-belding@uiowa.edu
Ad Start Date 09/02/2025
Ad End Date 11/03/2025
Posting ID 151741
Department Central Iowa/Off-Campus Hospital Departments
Jobcode Sonographer
Working Title PRN/Hourly Pediatric Echocardiography Sonographer - UI Health Care Urbandale
Details 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.
Contact
ERIN BELDING Email: erin-belding@uiowa.edu
Application Instructions Please email your resume to erin-belding@uiowa.edu
Ad Start Date 09/02/2025
Ad End Date 11/03/2025