Vascular Sonographer
Waterloo, Iowa
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital

Sonographer (Vascular) – Temp Position

Location: Waterloo, Iowa
Shift: Days
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Perform approximately 15 scans per day on general, OB/GYN, and vascular patients.
• Experience with abdomen, small parts, and OB imaging (1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester non high-risk) including dating, measurements, BPPs, and fetal anatomy scans.
• Perform transabdominal and transvaginal gynecologic imaging.
• Conduct upper and lower venous doppler, lower arterial doppler, ABIs, aorta duplex, carotid arterial doppler, hepatic and renal doppler exams.
• Preferred experience assisting with fine needle aspirations, paracentesis, and thoracentesis procedures.
• Use EPIC EMR system.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist, including experience within the last year.
• Experience as an Ob/Gyn Sonographer and Vascular Sonographer.
• ARDMS certification.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR system.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Skills checklist specific to Sonographer and/or Vascular discipline.
• Professional references or performance evaluations within the last 24 months preferred.
• First-time travel sonographers accepted if they have at least 2 years of ultrasound experience.

Clinical Skills & Experience Sought

• Abdomen/RUQ with liver vessel evaluation
• Kidneys and bladder imaging
• Pelvic imaging (transabdominal and transvaginal)
• 1st trimester OB (transabdominal and transvaginal)
• Testicle/scrotum evaluation
• DVT and venous evaluation of arms and legs
• Ankle-brachial indices (ABIs)
• Thyroid imaging
• Aorta and carotid artery imaging
• Limited 2nd/3rd trimester OB scans (BPP, measurements, fluid checks)

Work Conditions & Additional Information

• Work 36-40 hours per week; overtime billable after 40 hours.
• Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed.
• Orientation scheduled for August 10.
• Call back and on-call pay available (details not included here).
• Employee separation policy restricts travel assignments within the same market if previously employed in the last 12 months.

This position is ideal for sonographers with solid vascular and OB/GYN ultrasound experience seeking a temporary assignment with a structured schedule and defined clinical responsibilities.