UnityPoint Health-Fort Dodge

Vascular Sonographer

FTE: .9 (Full-time, 36 hours per week) 

Shifts: Monday-Friday 7am-4:30pm

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.

• Performs echocardiography/vascular and other diagnostic exams related to diagnostic procedures. Performs tests according to policies and procedures, paying attention to details.
• Exerts independent judgment and is responsible for the echocardiographic/vascular quality in the performance of these exams. Identifies weakness in performance of exams, and will seek ways to improve technical performance.
• Consistently utilizing a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety and related criteria) appropriate for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients served in the assigned service area. Able to work   with patients across the age span and provide the most appropriate line of care for patients on an individual basis.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, patients, families, nursing staff and other Health System personnel. Communicates with all hospital staff in a respectful manner. Resolves conflicts in a professional manner, and through the proper chain of command. Is a team member.
• Demonstrates self-development by keeping current with echo/vascular trends. Keeps current with latest technology and techniques, and shares knowledge with other team members.
• Maintains responsibility for echo/vascular equipment, supplies and records. Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand. Maintains the standard of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
• Participates in on-call duties as assigned. Adheres to on-call schedule and perform tests as needed and requested by physician in order to provide superior patient care.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, and travel in less than desirable weather and road conditions to rural hospital accounts. Loads and unloads equipment, prepares the  equipment for the exams, and completes all necessary paperwork for the billing process.

Education:

Two years of formal education past high school.

Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year experience in healthcare related field with Certification by ARDMS within two years of hire date or two (2) year’s work experience in specialty field, i.e., vascular diagnostics or echocardiography is preferred and Certification by ARDMS in field of vascular or cardiac ultrasound is required within 1 year of hire date.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Basic Life Support Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.