Ultrasound Technologist-Methodist & Lutheran

UnityPoint Health
$35.18/Hr.-$52.78/Hr.
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Iowa, Des Moines
1200 Pleasant Street (Show on map)
Mar 28, 2025
Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing Sign On Bonus: $10,000 FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 Department: Ultrasound- Meth Shift: Full-time Overnights or Days Job ID: 160285 UnityPoint Health Information Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team - 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. Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally. You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind. We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through 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. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected. Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org Overview Shift Options: 1. Full-time Monday-Thursday Overnights (32 hours/week), no call included (Methodist) 2. Full-time Monday-Friday Day shift (40 hours/week) with weeknight, weekend, & holiday call rotation (Methodist) 3. Full-time Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Days (32 hours/week) with weeknight, weekend, and holiday call rotation (Lutheran) Are you a current Sonography/Ultrasound student? Learn more about our student stipend program: UPH Career Launch. Under the direction of a Radiologist or PA, performs Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound Procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply Ultrasound Technology. The primary goal of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines is to provide the best possible health care to the sick and the injured. Diagnostic procedures performed by the Ultrasound Technologist contribute directly toward this goal. Responsibilities * Produces Diagnostic Ultrasound of patients in conformance with established department techniques and procedures by the proper selection and accurate operation equipment, technical factors, and assist the Radiologist or PA in the interpretation of the technical aspects of the completed examination. * Consistently utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area. * Provides proper explanation of procedures to patients, their families, and others as needed to insure the patients understanding of the examination to be performed. * Coordinates the work schedule for patients and procedures for efficient patient workflow. * Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination while assisting Providers with procedures. * Assists in the transfer of patients to and from the examination table and provides proper immobilization devices for positioning or transporting as required. * Evaluates requisitions for the proper and accurate completion of the Ultrasound examinations, completes additional paperwork for record keeping, and aids in the proper storage of completed exams. * Maintains knowledge of all Ultrasound Equipment in the department. * Covers call and rotates shift to ensure proper coverage for Ultrasound. * Assist in the educational training of the Student Radiology Technologists. * Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service. * Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other's views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own interest. * Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations. Qualifications Education: Graduated from an accredited ARDMS program Experience: No experience required. License(s)/Certification(s): ARDMS Registered in Physics and 2 categories within 1 year of hire, with Abdomen as 1 required category. (Category i.e. Abdomen, OB/Gyn, Pediatric, Breast, Vascular). Maintain ARDMS CEU requirements. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions. Must understand Ultrasound routines and provide diagnostic Ultrasounds.