Senior Sonographer or Sonographer - Echo Lab ($5,000 Sign-on Incentive) - UI Heart and Vascular Center

Senior Sonographer Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Radiation Sciences or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; a bachelor’s degree in Radiation Sciences is highly desirable.
• Extensive (3-5 years) progressively responsible experience in diagnostic medical sonography or vascular sonography. 
• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or other nationally recognized accreditation organizations for primary specialty.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience providing clinical education to students and junior sonographers and residents.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet University’s Fleet Safety Program.
• 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.
• Membership in appropriate professional societies is desired.
• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or other nationally recognized accreditation organizations in two or more specialty areas is desired.

Sonographer Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• Cover Letter

This opening will be filled at one of two levels. The Senior Sonographer classification salary range is $63,829 - $115,528, and the Sonographer classification salary range is $58,026 - $105,026. You must indicate in your cover letter the level of classification (Senior Sonographer and/or Sonographer) you wish to be considered for or indicate both. See required qualifications for additional information. 

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar 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.

For additional questions, please contact Kelli Ballard at kelli-ballard@uiowa.edu or 319-467-6019.