Great River Health
Location
West Burlington, Iowa
Salary
$36 / HOUR
The technologist operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment to produce quality images for diagnosis or treatment, providing oral or written summaries of technical findings to physicians. This involves deciding which images to include based on findings and adjusting equipment settings to ensure satisfactory diagnostic quality.
Candidates must have an Associate’s Degree and be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and/or Ultrasound program, along with required certifications like Basic Cardiac Life Support and mandatory reporter training for child and dependent adult abuse in Iowa. Preferred qualifications include ARDMS certification and 1-3 years of healthcare experience.
Operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment to demonstrate anatomical or physiological structures of the human body for diagnostic purposes. Produce quality images as directed by the radiologists and physicians for the diagnosis or treatment of anatomic or physiologic disorders. Demonstrate knowledge of general and cross-sectional anatomy, technical factors, basic computer skills, and PACS. Function to work independently and in a cooperative manner in teamwork-oriented atmosphere. Prepare patients for procedures by explaining the process, ensuring comfort, and obtaining relevant medical history.
General Abdominal Sonography, Vascular Sonography (Doppler), OB/GYN Sonography, Small parts Sonography, and US procedures for all patient populations. What you will do Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis. Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas. Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings. Use of a PACS Imaging System Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required. Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles. Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, applying gel, and positioning them properly. Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort. Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations. Maintain records that include patient information, sonographs and interpretations, files of correspondence, publications and regulations, or quality assurance records such as pathology, biopsy, or post-operative reports.
Associate’s Degree (AA) Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and/or Ultrasound program Required American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Preferred 1-3 years Health care experience Preferred Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association Required Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services Required Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services Required Ultrasound Tech American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) (United States of America) Upon Hire Required or Radiology Technician American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (United States of America) Upon Hire Required Iowa Permit to Practice required.
We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes: Competitive base pay Matching retirement programs Health, Dental and Vision plans Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Paid time off (PTO) Education Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Discounted cafeteria meals Paid Parental Leave Employee Service Recognition program Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and you are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal-opportunity employer. Contact a member of our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@greatriverhealth.org
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