General or Echo Sonographer - Part time/PRN

Medical Associates

Dubuque, IA

Medical Associates Clinic is hiring a part time, or PRNUltrasonographerto join our general or cardiac imaging team! This person will be working with our excellent sonography team in a fast-paced environment to provide high quality patient care. This position is idea for someone seeking flexible hours while contributing to a patient-focused clinical team.

Schedule: Sonographers cover shifts during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. No weekends, No Evenings, No Holidays, No Call!

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).

Other Skills: Ultrasound units/equipment, PACS, Cerner, table, wheelchair, Hoyer lift and interventional/invasive instruments.

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.