2 Sonographer After Hours- Imaging Center Jobs in Hiawatha, IA
Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids is Hiring a Sonographer After Hours- Imaging Center Near Hiawatha, IA
- Ensures that all accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed. Takes all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome.
- Operates diagnostic ultrasounds and peripheral vascular equipment producing diagnostic ultrasound and PV procedures.
- Produces high quality sonograms on a consistent basis following protocol.
- Identifies each patient and review the patients radiology worksheet EMR for medical information that will assist the sonographer in performing an accurate exam.
- Prepares images and worksheets on the PACS correctly prior to radiologist interpretation.
- Ensures infection control measures are completed prior to using a intracavity probe.
- Understands requirements for student supervision as outlined in the Student Supervision policy for both the University of Iowa and the Mercy/St. Luke's school of Radiologic Technology.
- Maintains current knowledge of new ultrasound and vascular procedures.
- Ensures that department is clean and all ancillary equipment is running properly.
- Responsible for primary call for Hiawatha and Marion Emergency Departments “after hours” either Monday-Friday 2300-0700 or Saturday-Sunday 1900-0700.
- Adheres to Mercy Medical Center’s call policy.
- Works a minimum of 8 hours per quarter between the hours of 0700-1900 to maintain necessary skill set.
- Completes all department specific annual competencies.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology with the ability to recognize subtle differences between healthy and pathological areas.
- Take anatomical images and recognizes normal vs. abnormal anatomy and exhibits a knowledge of pathological processes.
- 1 year experience in performing ultrasound procedures preferred.
- Completion of an accredited ultrasound educational program required.
- Requires American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification within the first 6 months of employment.
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography vascular certification preferred.
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Current certification in Basic Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
- Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.
- Heavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently.
Job Summary
Part Time
Hospital
$71k-88k (estimate)
05/01/2024
06/29/2024
www.mercycare.org
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
7,500 - 15,000
Jon Sweet
$500M - $1B
Hospital
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About Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids
MercyCare Community Physicians has fifteen family practice clinics throughout the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area, including in Center Point, Hiawatha, Marion, Monticello, Mount Vernon, North Liberty and Tama. Two urgent care facilities and four specialty clinics are also part of the MCCP system. MCCP also offers billing and other administrative services to clients of its Managed Services Organizations. Established in 1995, MCCP is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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