Sonographer ECHO Lab PRN - Downtown Campus

Sonographer ECHO Lab PRN

• Downtown Campus University of Iowa United States, Iowa, Iowa City 5 West Jefferson Street (Show on map) May 14, 2026 Sonographer ECHO Lab PRN
• Downtown Campus Posting ID 158701 Department DTH-CVS Administration/UIHC Downtown Hospital Jobcode Sonographer Working Title Sonographer ECHO Lab PRN
• Downtown Campus Details The Cardiovascular Lab at the Downtown Campus is seeking a PRN Sonographer to perform a variety of adult cardiac ultrasound procedures and assist in invasive procedures, participate in teaching, evaluating and/or advising students, residents and fellows in areas of expertise.

A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here, you're part of something greater, something bigger. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital (located at 500 E Market Street, Iowa City) providing a community-based model of care while directly connected to the expertise, technology, collaboration, and support of our entire health system. Join the team at our downtown campus. You'll find meaning and purpose knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better.

Duties to include:

Perform adult cardiac ultrasonography procedures and other complex invasive proceduresto include: two-dimensional echo, M-mode, pulse wave and continuous wave Doppler, color flow Doppler, 3D, Strain, Exercise and Dobutamine Stress Echo studies. Assist physicians with acquiring images during TEE studies. And perform contrast and saline bubble studies as needed. Provide and maintain quality diagnostic adult echocardiographic exams. Perform equipment calibration and sterilization as prescribed by standard accepted methods of operation. Maintain quality control in accordance with accepted departmental standards. Assist cardiologist or other physicians with non-invasive, invasive or Doppler procedures. Recognize basic equipment malfunction and coordinate with appropriate parties to find resolutions. Provide information and instruction to patients, patient's family, or others regarding the nature of requested diagnostic procedures. Maintain continuing education as specified by the ARDMS and IAC. Contribute to preparation for IAC accreditation. Instruct Cardiology, Anesthesiology fellows, medical residents and other students on scanning techniques and proper equipment operation. Follow general policies and procedures in accordance with the regulations of UI Health Care, the College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, and UI Heart and Vascular Center. Assist with policy development and review. Function as a preceptor for orientation of new team members and students. Establish and maintain standards of collaborative interaction among peers and employees that is characterized by respect, honesty and service; assure that all unit members are held to similar standards and ethics. Provide coverage for the UI Heart and Vascular Center at Iowa River Landing (IRL) as needed/assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. Qualifications•

External Education Requirement:

Requires completion of one of the following educational pathways: 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.

Experience Required:

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.

Certification/Licensure Requirement:

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.

Desired Qualifications:

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 Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14calendar 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 Emilio Villagrana at emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu or 319-358-5368. Contact

EMILIO VILLAGRANA

Phone:

319-359-6378

Email:

emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu Application Instructions In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must email a copy of their resume to emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu Resume Cover Letter 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 Emilio Villagrana at emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu or 319-358-5368. Ad Start Date 05/14/2026 Ad End Date 07/28/2026