Ultrasonographer **UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital** 1 Positions ID: 38904724 Posted On 11/19/2024 **Job Overview** **Overview** **Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 for qualifying applicants!** Assists in leading the day-to-day operations of the department. Schedules, supports and develops staff members. Collaborates with physicians/offices and other health care workers, to provide medical imaging and patient care while maintaining professional standards. Communicates with others to ensure correct supplies and staffing requirements are met. Demonstrates effective leadership skills and role models Finley's FOCUS Values. Successful performance of these expectations will contribute to an increase in both quality care and patient/family satisfaction. **Why UnityPoint Health?**   + **Commitment to our Team –** We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 (https://www.unitypoint.org/press-releases-article.aspx?id=5d699a8a-8983-4b72-a5d2-8965fe05e15c&UnityPoint+Health+Named+Among+150+Top+Places++to+Work+in+Healthcare) by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.  + **Culture –** At UnityPoint Health, **you** Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture (https://www.unitypoint.org/our-culture.aspx) guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.  + **Benefits –** Our competitive Total Rewards (https://uphtotalrewards.com/) program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  + **Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment** – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.  + **Development** – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities (https://uphtotalrewards.com/my-personal-growth/) 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.    Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/   **Responsibilities** **Patient Support** + Coordinates rooms/schedules/staffing to complement patient care needs. Assists with staffing needs and work schedules. Demonstrates the ability to meet the department work schedule. + Directs, coordinates and delegates patient care in an organized manner, allowing for flexibility. + Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes. + Collaborating with the director, effectively resolves complex unit situations, such as patient complaints and crises. + Evaluates sonograms for technical quality. + Understands correct machine settings to produce accurate appearing images. + Performs equipment calibrations and adjustments. + Selects technical factors and imaging modes. Informs supervisor or calls for service in absence of supervisor when needed. **Department Support** + Helps with staff education/in-services/specialized skilled training programs. Assists in the hiring and orientation program of newly-hired staff. + Creates an environment that promotes staff empowerment. Displays creativity and innovation when making recommendations for improvement in the delivery of services to the hospital. Instructs and helps lead the staff so that a high level of productivity is maintained, intervening when necessary, to problem solve. + Responsible to maintain current professional expertise. Promotes personal and professional growth among coworkers. Exhibits discretion and sound judgment in all aspects of the job. + Contributes to the maintenance of high quality, cost-effective services consistent with the needs of the users and the hospital's budgetary guidelines. Assists in identifying and explaining key variances. Acts as an interdepartmental liaison promoting effective multidisciplinary team work. Identifies and implements cost-saving ideas. + Assists with evaluating and guiding coworkers with appropriate input of job performance. Provides immediate feedback (positive and negative) about job performance to personnel on team. Provides input to director on performance evaluations. **Basic UPH Performance Criteria** + Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines. + Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance. + Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position. + Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare. + Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year. + Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance. **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements** Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. **Preferred or Specialized** Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. **Education:** HS diploma or equivalent Bachelor’s degree preferred **Experience:** Clinically proficient as a sonographer in performing diagnostic procedures, including vascular ultrasound, on patients of all ages. **License(s)/Certification(s):** · Certified and holds current registration with the ARDMS or the ARRT in Sonography. · Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:** · Organizational skills · Verbal, interpersonal/communication skills - comprehend written directions, follow verbal instructions · Customer relations · Analytical · Must be able to read and write English. **Other:** Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. + **Area of Interest:** Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing; + **FTE/Hours per pay period:** .80; + **Department:** Ultrasound; + **Shift:** Flexible Shifts: 1st or 2nd shift. Open to (4) 8 hour shifts or (2) 12 hour shifts + (1) 8 hour shift, for 64 hours per pay period. This position does have call.; + **Job ID:** 157294; Primary Contact 13511 Michelle Pickel HR Recruiter, HR 563-589-2608 Phone Phone Phone Fax michelle.pickel@unitypoint.org Email True False False **Job Details** Categories Health Care Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time **Qualifications** Education Bachelors Company ID 168 Job REQ # 38904724 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20241119 End Date 20250124 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Ultrasonographer - Full or Part Time Medical Associates Ultrasonographer UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital **Share this Job** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital **About the Company** **A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives. At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values: * Foster Unity * Own the Moment * Champion Excellence * Seize Opportunity If you are interested in joining our team, please visit http://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/employment-opportunities to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application. **ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.