JOB DESCRIPTION

Employment Type : Full time

Full time

Shift : Description :

Description : Employment Type :

Employment Type : Full Time

Full Time

Shift : Days, Rotating Call

Days, Rotating Call

Position Purpose

Under limited supervision, performs cardiac sonographic and / or vascular sonographic procedures and maintains related records.

Provides general assistance to the cardiologists and technical instruction to the cardiology technician staff. Performs all duties and responsibilities of the cardiology technologist as needed.

What you will Do

• Carries out prescribed diagnostic procedures choosing appropriate ultrasound equipment to produce images cardiac and / or vascular areas.
• Performs and maintains records of equipment maintenance, carries out necessary quality control to insure that performance standards are satisfied.
• Assists in Outreach patient scheduling and travels in the mobile diagnostic van to Outreach hospitals and clinics on a rotational basis with other staff members to perform echoes and / or vascular studies.
• Performs all responsibilities of a Cardiology Technologist as required, including various diagnostic tests such as EKGs, holter monitoring and stress tests by following established policies and procedures.
• Maintains all records related to patient diagnosis and maintains records of the test performed including the number and results and charges patients appropriately.
• Performs echo, stress echo (exercise and pharmacologic), TEE, and pediatric echo and / or performs Venous Duplex (upper and lower extremity), Arterial Duplex (upper and lower extremity), Carotid Duplex and Arterial Doppler.
• Takes call as assigned and assists the person on call if requested.
• Notifies physician of any abnormal study requiring reading or referring doctor’s attention.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of a two year accredited ultrasound school specializing in echocardiography or vascular ultrasound. Required to be registry eligible in that modality at the time of hire.

Required to be registered in both echocardiography and vascular ultrasound within 2 years of hire.

• Must be able to travel to remote sites.
• BCLS certification required.
• Prefer a minimum of one to two years previous cardiovascular experience.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• The tri-state region, referred to as Western Iowa or Siouxland, is highlighted by safe and friendly communities, excellent schools and a mix of peaceful rural areas and vibrant city atmosphere where Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota meet at the Missouri River
• Situated in the heart of downtown Sioux City, MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is also well positioned for urban living in any of the newly renovated apartments, downtown lofts, or townhome living options.

The downtown also features a historic district with excellent restaurants and social spots, and you'll just be steps away from the beautifully renovated Warrior Hotel for dinner and the gorgeous Orpheum Theatre for entertainment.

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes :

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

Ministry / Facility Information

MercyOne Western Iowa serves the needs of individuals in a 33-county area including western Iowa, eastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota.

Along with owned and managed hospitals in and Hawarden, Iowa, and a partnership with in South Dakota, the region also operates a primary care network, specialty care clinics and home health care, providing an entire continuum of preventative, primary, acute and tertiary health care services to provide personalized, compassionate care for the communities we serve and beyond.

MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Last updated : 2024-05-09