Ultrasound Technologist

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist. The role involves performing diagnostic and interventional ultrasound procedures under Radiologist/PA supervision, with a strong emphasis on independent judgment and patient communication.

Shifts include day and night options with rotation across three campuses, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employment. PRN varied hours are also available; training and student stipends may be offered.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited ARDMS program.
• No experience required.
• ARDMS registered in Physics and two categories within 1 year of hire; Abdomen as one category.
• Fluent English with cultural sensitivity and strong clinical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Produce diagnostic ultrasound examinations following department techniques and assist Radiologist/PA.
• Explain procedures to patients and families to ensure understanding.
• Coordinate work schedule for efficient patient workflow.
• Maintain sterile technique and prevent cross contamination during procedures.
• Assist in transferring patients and positioning with immobilization devices as needed.
• Review requisitions, complete paperwork, and aid in storage of exams.
• Maintain knowledge of ultrasound equipment in the department.
• Cover on-call and rotate shifts for ultrasound coverage.
• Assist in training student radiology technologists.

Skills

Fluent English

Critical thinking

Independent judgment

Multicultural sensitivity

Education

ARDMS program graduate

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Job Details

• Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing
• Sign On Bonus: $10,000
• Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm or Monday-Thursday 10pm-8am, rotation between three campuses within the Des Moines area, also available PRN- varied hours as needed
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1
• Department: Ultrasound- Meth

Overview

$10,000 Sign on Bonus for full-time!

Shift Options:

• Full-time Monday-Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm; rotation between three campuses within the Des Moines area
• Full-time Monday-Thursday 10:00pm to 8:00am, rotates between three campuses in the Des Moines area. Participates in holiday rotation.
• PRN- varied hours as needed
• Are you a current Sonography/Ultrasound student? Learn more about our student stipend program: UPH Career Launch .

Under the direction of a Radiologist or PA, performs Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound Procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply Ultrasound Technology. The primary goal of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is to provide the best possible health care to the sick and the injured. Diagnostic procedures performed by the Ultrasound Technologist contribute directly toward this goal.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Produces Diagnostic Ultrasound of patients in conformance with established department techniques and procedures by the proper selection and accurate operation equipment, technical factors, and assist the Radiologist or PA in the interpretation of the technical aspects of the completed examination.
• Provides proper explanation of procedures to patients, their families, and others as needed to insure the patients understanding of the examination to be performed.
• Coordinates the work schedule for patients and procedures for efficient patient workflow.
• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination while assisting Providers with procedures.
• Assists in the transfer of patients to and from the examination table and provides proper immobilization devices for positioning or transporting as required.
• Evaluates requisitions for the proper and accurate completion of the Ultrasound examinations, completes additional paperwork for record keeping, and aids in the proper storage of completed exams.
• Maintains knowledge of all Ultrasound Equipment in the department.
• Covers call and rotates shift to ensure proper coverage for Ultrasound.
• Assist in the educational training of the Student Radiology Technologists.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduated from an accredited ARDMS program
• Experience: No experience required.
• License(s)/Certification(s): ARDMS Registered in Physics and 2 categories within 1 year of hire, with Abdomen as 1 required category. (Category i.e. Abdomen, OB/Gyn, Pediatric, Breast, Vascular). Maintain ARDMS CEU requirements. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions. Must understand Ultrasound routines and provide diagnostic Ultrasounds.