Echo Sonographer - UI Heart and Vascular Center, North Liberty

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a full-time Echo Sonographer to perform various cardiac and vascular ultrasound procedures at their North Liberty campus. This position offers no night or weekend requirements, with opportunities for continuing education and a sign-on incentive.

Benefits

Sign-on Incentive of $10,000

Weekly CME Opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a CAAHEP accredited program or equivalent.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult cardiac and vascular ultrasonography procedures.
• Assist physicians with acquiring images during TEE studies.
• Maintain quality control in accordance with departmental standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CAAHEP Accredited Program

Job description

Echo Sonographer - UI Heart and Vascular Center, North Liberty

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of $10,000!

(Current UI employees are not eligible for incentive)

The UI Heart and Vascular Center is seeking a full-time (100%) Echo Sonographer to perform a variety of adult cardiac and limited vascular ultrasound procedures, participate in teaching, evaluating and/or advising students, residents and fellows in areas of expertise at our North Liberty campus. This position is offered with no night, weekend, or call requirements and has weekly CME opportunities available!

The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty campus will open in summer 2025. This 469,000-square-foot facility will be home to UI Health Care’s nationally recognized Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation and offer comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient, and surgical venues. This state-of-the-art clinical facility will also include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services. The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships. UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly skilled, and collaborative workforce to be a part of this superb new campus and help further our mission: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Duties to include:

· Perform adult cardiac and vascular ultrasonography procedures and other complex invasive procedures to include: two-dimensional echo, M-mode, pulse wave and continuous wave Doppler, color flow Doppler, 3D, Strain, Exercise and Dobutamine Stress Echo studies, upper and lower extremity venous duplex studies.

· Assist physicians with acquiring images during TEE studies. And perform contrast and saline bubble studies as needed.

· Provide and maintain quality diagnostic adult echocardiographic and vascular exams.

· Perform equipment calibration and sterilization as prescribed by standard accepted methods of operation.

· Maintain quality control in accordance with accepted departmental standards.

· Assist cardiologist or other physicians with non-invasive, invasive or Doppler procedures.

· Recognize basic equipment malfunction and coordinate with appropriate parties to find resolutions.

· Provide information and instruction to patients, patient’s family, or others regarding the nature of requested diagnostic procedures.

· Maintain continuing education as specified by the ARDMS and IAC.

· Contribute to preparation for IAC accreditation.

· Instruct Cardiology, Anesthesiology fellows, medical residents and other students on scanning techniques and proper equipment operation.

· Follow general policies and procedures in accordance with the regulations of UI Health Care, the College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, and UI Heart and Vascular Center.

· Assist with policy development and review.

· Function as a preceptor for orientation of new team members and students.

· Establish and maintain standards of collaborative interaction among peers and employees that is characterized by respect, honesty, and service; assure that all unit members are held to similar standards and ethics.

· Provide coverage for the UI Heart and Vascular Center at Iowa River Landing (IRL) and Medical Campus University (MCU) as needed/assigned.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

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. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Education Requirement:

Requires completion of one of the following educational pathways:

• Completion of 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.

Experience Required:

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills with patients/families, nursing staff and other multi-disciplinary team members.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet University’s Fleet Safety Program.

Certification/Licensure Requirement:

• Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography required within nine (9) months following the start of employment.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required by start of employment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program in Cardiac Ultrasonography.
• AART (CI) certification.

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

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14calendar 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.

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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