OB Ultrasound Sonographer - Grinnell - Full Time Days

Ultrasound Sonographer

Join our growing and expanding Obstetric services department as a specialized Ultrasound Sonographer to perform OB/GYN ultrasound studies. You will maintain all ultrasound equipment and oversee all aspects of quality control concerning ultrasound, utilizing new equipment such as the Canon Aplio i700.

Job Description

• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to others' views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.
• Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents, and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, patients, families, nursing staff, and other Health System personnel.
• Complete 30 CMEs every 3 years to maintain certification plus any extra CMEs to maintain lab accreditation. Optional: Group member of Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - must attain 10 CMEs/year.
• Must demonstrate the ability to promote a positive image of the department to the patients and families who use GRMC as a healthcare source.
• Assist with invasive procedures in the department and OR (biopsies, etc.).
• Exerts independent judgment and is responsible for the ultrasonography quality in the performance of these exams.
• Demonstrates self-development by keeping abreast of current ultrasound/vascular trends.
• Maintains responsibility for ultrasound/vascular equipment, supplies, and records.
• Must travel in less than desirable weather and road conditions to rural hospital locations.
• This position may be assigned a specific mission to address in an emergency situation to assist in disaster response and recovery as part of the UPH-GRMC Hospital Emergency Incident Command System; situations of a critical nature may require an individual to perform multiple tasks until additional support can be obtained.
• Performs functions other than described due to extenuating circumstances.

Requirements

• Education: RDMS Certified; new grads welcomed.
• License(s)/Certification(s): Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire. Current valid driver's license and car insurance may be required when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Preferred

• Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in obstetric ultrasound preferred; MFM experience preferred.

Benefits

• Commitment to our team: 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.
• Culture: Experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Caring: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
• Health: Comprehensive dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability, and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Financial: Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career, and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.

Community Involvement

Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.