Senior Sonographer or Sonographer - Pediatrics Echo Lab ($10,000 Sign-on Incentive)

Sonographer:

 Required Qualifications:

• 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

o     CAAHEP accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography or Vascular Technology, or

o     Completion of a bachelor’s degree plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program in Sonography

• Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers within nine (9) months following the start of employment in the specialty area of Pediatric Cardiac Echocardiography
• Demonstrated understanding of cardiac physiology.
• Willingness to travel to outreach clinics throughout the state of Iowa.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare or science related field.
• Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the specialty area of Fetal Echocardiography. Not a requirement during application

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in performing fetal echocardiograms.
• Experience in performing pediatric echocardiograms.

Senior Sonographer:

Required Qualifications:

•  A Bachelor's degree in Radiation Sciences or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

o   CAAHEP accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Diagnostic                 Cardiac Sonography or Vascular Technology, or

o   Completion of a bachelor’s degree plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program in Sonography

• Extensive (3-5 years) progressively responsible experience in diagnostic medical sonography, diagnostic cardiac 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 sonographers and residents.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Radiation Sciences is highly desirable.
• Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the specialty area of Fetal Echocardiography. Not a requirement during application

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in performing fetal echocardiograms.
• Experience in performing pediatric echocardiograms.

Position and Application Details:

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

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 pedsuichildrenshr@healthcare.uiowa.edu.

 The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology intends to hire for one position at either the Sonographer, Pay Grade 5, or Sr. Sonographer, Pay Grade 7, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your cover letter the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both.