Sonographer/Senior Sonographer (Multiple Openings)

Why University of Iowa Health Care University of Iowa Health Care, recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States, is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Every day more than 12,000 employees, students and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service to patients, guided by a simple mission: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. About the Role The UI Health Care Department of Radiology is hiring a Sonographer or Senior Sonographer to perform advanced ultrasound procedures across multiple specialty areas in Iowa City. This requisition covers multiple openings, and applicants can indicate their preferred locations and shifts during the application process. The listed shift is first shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at 100% time. This is a regular, salaried, on-campus position. Responsibilities Perform complex diagnostic ultrasonography, including imaging and Doppler, and evaluate exams for diagnostic quality. Consult with the interpreting physician on findings, document exams to departmental standards, and assist with and provide ultrasound guidance for intraoperative and invasive procedures. Explain procedures to patients and families, and perform patient care techniques including skin preparation, vital sign monitoring, basic life support, and preparation and administration of contrast material. Instruct sonography students, trainees and medical residents on equipment operation and safety, and evaluate students. Maintain quality control in the ultrasound section, identify equipment malfunctions and contact repair service, and perform equipment calibration and sterilization according to accepted methods. Qualifications For the Sonographer level: completion of a CAAHEP-accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography or Vascular Technology; or a two-year accredited health science program plus a twelve-month formal sonography program; or a bachelor's degree plus a twelve-month formal sonography program. For the Senior Sonographer level: a bachelor's degree in Radiation Sciences or another allied health discipline (or equivalent), 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible sonography experience, and experience providing clinical education. ARDMS registration in Abdomen is required within nine months of hire; registration in Vascular and OB/GYN is desirable. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required. Compensation and Benefits Pay follows the University of Iowa SEIU pay plan (pay level 5 on the posting); a dollar range is not listed on the posting itself. Selected candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, and a moving allowance may be available (current UI employees are not eligible). Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life and disability insurance options, and generous employer retirement contributions. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer; this position is not eligible for employment-authorization sponsorship.