General Sonographer - $10,000 bonus opportunity!

mahealthcare; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Flex spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Medical Associates Clinic is seeking a new graduate or experienced Ultrasonographer to join our general imaging team on a full-time basis in Dubuque, IA. A $10,000 bonus opportunity is available.

The position supports several departments including OB/GYN, GI, Internal & Family Medicine, Cardiology, Pediatrics, and more. Shifts are four 9-hour days, Monday through Friday, with no weekends, evenings, holidays, or on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• ARDMS certification is required.
• One to three years of ultrasound experience.
• Education: college degree equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Scan appropriate areas of the body and produce images as requested by the ordering physician; recognize and understand the pathophysiologic changes as detected by ultrasound to perform preliminary assessment for the interpreting radiologist/physician.
• Perform and document a complete patient history as it relates to the procedure ordered inclusive of pertinent clinical indications; review exam procedure with the patient and answer any pertinent questions related to the exam.
• Review images for technical quality and diagnostic usefulness; process and store images for physician interpretation and permanent archiving.
• Assist radiologist and other physicians in the performance of interventional/invasive procedures; practice sterile and aseptic techniques as necessary.
• Perform necessary equipment calibrations and maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer; monitor and maintain appropriate supplies for the department.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Sterile technique

Education

ARDMS certification

College degree equivalency

Job description

Medical Associates Clinic is seeking a new graduate or experiencedUltrasonographerto join our general imaging team! This full time position is eligible for a$10,000 bonus opportunity!

This person will be working with our excellent sonography team in a fast-paced environment to provide high quality patient care. General sonographers support several of our departments with a variety of exams, including Urology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, GI, Internal & Family Medicine, OB/GYN, General Surgery, Cardiology, Pediatrics and Acute Care.

Schedule:

Full time sonographers cover four 9 hour shifts during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. No weekends, No Evenings, No Holidays, No Call!

Full Time Benefits Package Includes:

• $10,000 Bonus Opportunity!
• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay) + additional annual Profit Sharing
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

The Position:

• Scan appropriate areas of the body and produce images as requested by the ordering physician; recognize and understand the pathophysiologic changes as detected by ultrasound to perform preliminary assessment for the interpreting radiologist/physician.
• Perform and document a complete patient history as it relates to the procedure ordered inclusive of pertinent clinical indications; review exam procedure with the patient and answer any pertinent questions related to the exam.
• Review images for technical quality and diagnostic usefulness; process and store images for physician interpretation and permanent archiving.
• Assist radiologist and other physicians in the performance of interventional/invasive procedures; practice sterile and aseptic techniques as necessary.
• Perform necessary equipment calibrations and maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer; monitor and maintain appropriate supplies for the department.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience: One to three years of similar or related experience.

Education: Equivalent to a college degree. Certified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Experience in Breast, Vascular, Abdominal and/or OB/GYN imaging is desirable but not required.

Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.