The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) Breast Imaging Center 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.
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, 9:30am-6pm, 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.
Sonographer:
Required Qualifications:
• 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
o CAAHEP accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
o Completion of a bachelor's degree plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program in Sonography
• Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology Advanced Certification in Mammography within nine (9) months following the start of employment in the specialty area of mammography.
• Willingness to travel to outreach clinics throughout the state of Iowa.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
Highly Desired Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare or science related field.
Senior Sonographer:
Required Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's degree in Radiation Sciences or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
o CAAHEP accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography or Vascular Technology, or
o Completion of a bachelor's degree plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program in Sonography
• Extensive (3-5 years) progressively responsible experience in diagnostic medical sonography
• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or other nationally recognized accreditation organizations for primary specialty.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience providing clinical education to students and sonographers and residents.
Highly Desired Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's degree in Radiation Sciences is highly desirable.
• Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology Advanced Certification in Mammography
Position and Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact megan-humphreys@uiowa.edu.
