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

The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) Ultrasound is looking to hire for one position at either the Sonographer, Pay Grade 5, or Sr. Sonographer, Pay Grade 7, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your cover letter the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both. 

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

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa’s only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.

Perform complex radiographic and mammography procedures at an advanced level that requires independent judgment and initiative in order to obtain information for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illness; participate in teaching, evaluating, and advising fellows, residents, and medical students. 

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

Duties to include:

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 identifying 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.

For a full job description, schedule and information about the Breast Imaging Center, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.