The University of Iowa Community Clinics (UICC) in our Cedar Falls Clinic is seeking a patient centered PRN/Hourly Sonographer to perform a variety of ultrasound procedures and assist in invasive procedures.

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.
• Provide information and instructions to patient, patient’s family or others, regarding the nature of requested diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures.
• 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.

Pay Grade: 38 - https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Percent of Time: Hourly, Flexible scheduling (completing at least 24 hours within a month)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Variable hours, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, some travel required, & rotating weekends, as needed.

Location: Cedar Falls Clinic

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 Sonography

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.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Previous EPIC experience
• Prior work experience in OBGYN ultrasound