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Des Moines, Iowa

Ultrasound Technologist - Methodist OB/GYN

Imaging TechNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

  • UnityPoint Clinic
  • Ultrasound Tech
  • Methodist OB/GYN
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Monday-Friday - 4 days/week - 7:45AM-5:15PM

Full-time + Benefits

We are seeking a skilled and patient-focused Ultrasound Technologist to join our team. This role plays an important part in patient care by producing high-quality diagnostic ultrasound images that help physicians accurately evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients. You’ll combine technical expertise with compassionate patient care while ensuring each examination is performed safely, accurately, and efficiently.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. 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.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

  • Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations using appropriate equipment, techniques, and protocols.
  • Produce accurate, high-quality images to support physician diagnosis and treatment.
  • Assist physicians with the technical aspects of completed ultrasound examinations.
  • Explain procedures clearly to patients and families and help ensure their comfort and understanding.
  • Coordinate patient schedules and procedures to support efficient patient flow.
  • Assist physicians with procedures while maintaining sterile technique and preventing cross-contamination.
  • Safely transfer, position, and immobilize patients as needed during examinations.
  • Review requisitions to ensure appropriate and complete ultrasound examinations.
  • Complete required documentation and maintain accurate patient records and exam storage.
  • Maintain proficiency with ultrasound equipment and stay knowledgeable of department technology and procedures

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required
  • Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology program or ARRT registered required
  • Demonstrated ultrasound experience preferred

ARDMS Registered or Eligible Required

  • Maintain required ARRT or ARDMS continuing education (CEU) requirements.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Key Skills

Diagnostic imagingMedical documentationPatient positioningInterpersonal skillsClinical protocolsEquipment maintenance

Sonography Career Context

Of the 40 active Sonography listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Sonography pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Imaging Tech Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution15 jobs

6
<$90k
2
$90k-115k
4
$115k-140k
3
$140k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
Relocation assistance
17%
CME allowance
8% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Ultrasound Technologist - Obgyn

Providence · Portland, Oregon

$46.81-$72.66/hr
#2

Ultrasound Technologist - OB/GYN | Maternal Fetal Medicine - Queens Medical Group

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · Flushing, New York

$59.85-$71.51/hr
#3

Interventional Radiology Technologist - Full Time - Days - Weill Cornell

$59.85-$71.51/hr
#4

Radiologic Technologist - Pediatric

$37.29-$61.64/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Sonography (Imaging Tech) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 118 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$227k
Typical market rent
$1,126/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About UnityPoint Health

51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Parental leave
401K matching
Dental and health insurance
Paid holidays
Short and long-term disability
Pet insurance
Daily Pay