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West Burlington, Iowa

Ultrasound Technologist | 36 hours per week | Diagnostic Imaging

Imaging TechIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

From $35/hr

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Job Description

Minimum Hiring Wage

From $35.79 per hour

Job Details

$15,000 Sign on Bonus for Eligible Candidates!

Scheduled Hours: 7:30am - 5:00pm

Weekend Call Rotation and Holiday Rotation Required

Job Description

A Brief Overview

Operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment to demonstrate anatomical or physiological structures of the human body for diagnostic purposes. Produce quality images as directed by the radiologists and physicians for the diagnosis or treatment of anatomic or physiologic disorders.

Demonstrate knowledge of general and cross-sectional anatomy, technical factors, basic computer skills, and PACS. Function to work independently and in a cooperative manner in teamwork-oriented atmosphere.

Prepare patients for procedures by explaining the process, ensuring comfort, and obtaining relevant medical history. Perform: General Abdominal Sonography, Vascular Sonography (Doppler), OB/GYN Sonography, Small parts Sonography, and US procedures for all patient populations.

What You Will Do

Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.

Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas. Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.

Use of a PACS Imaging System

  • Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
  • Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
  • Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, applying gel, and positioning them properly.
  • Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.

Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.

Maintain records that include patient information, sonographs and interpretations, files of correspondence, publications and regulations, or quality assurance records such as pathology, biopsy, or post-operative reports.

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree (AA) Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and/or Ultrasound program Required

  • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Preferred
  • 1-3 years Health care experience Preferred
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association Required
  • Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services Required
  • Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services Required

Ultrasound Tech American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) (United States of America) Upon Hire Required or

Radiology Technician American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (United States of America) Upon Hire Required

  • Call rotation may be required.
  • Iowa Permit to Practice may be required if Ultrasound Tech will also perform x-rays.

Benefits

We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:

  • Competitive base pay
  • Matching retirement programs
  • Health, Dental and Vision plans
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
  • Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Discounted cafeteria meals
  • Paid Parental Leave

Employee Service Recognition Program

Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

Operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment to produce quality images for the diagnosis and treatment of physiological disorders. Prepare patients for procedures, document findings, and provide technical summaries to physicians.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Ultrasound imagingDiagnostic imagingPatient careMedical history documentationAnatomy knowledgeEquipment calibrationDoppler ultrasound

Sonography Career Context

Of the 40 active Sonography listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Sonography pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Sonography (Imaging Tech) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 105 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in West Burlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$179k
Median resident rent
$800/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Great River Health

Hospitals and Health Care
West Burlington, IA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus
Matching Retirement Programs
Health, Dental and Vision Plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer-paid Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program