JOB DESCRIPTION

Employment Type : Full time

Full time

Shift : Description :

Description : Position Purpose :

Position Purpose :

Performs ultrasonography procedures including vascular and general sonography for patients as ordered by the physician and provides diagnostic exams and communications for radiologist’s interpretation.

Adheres to MercyOne’s performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne.

What you will Do :

Prepares patient, room and equipment for procedure.

Collects history data from patient and provides patient education.

Provides patient cares in accordance with department policy.

Performs ultrasound procedure.

Provides radiologist pertinent information for interpretation.

Performs sonograms and documents and communicates findings to radiologist.

Performs doppler / color flow diagnostic studies and is able to accurately measure velocities and frequency shifts.

Adheres to all safety, infection control and employee health policies and procedures.

Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age related needs of the patients served on his / her assigned unit, which may include :

Birth-28 days : Neonate

1-18 Months : Infant

18 Mo-3 Yrs : Toddler

3-6 Yrs : Pre-School Aged

6-12 Yrs : School-Aged

12-18 Yrs : Adolescents

18-65 Yrs : Adults

65 Yrs : Geriatrics

Hours / Schedule : 7 : 30 pm to 4pm

7 : 30 pm to 4pm

Works at both Cedar Falls and Waterloo

Minimum Qualifications :

Radiology experience in addition to ultrasound experience preferred.

Registered or eligible for registration by ARDMS required within 1 year of hire. Must obtain Certified by ARDMS and RVT, ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) - VS (Vascular Sonography), or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) - Registered Vascular Specialist within 1 year of eligibility to sit for the exam or within 2 years of hire.

ARRT certification in Radiography preferred. BLS. Mandatory Reporter.

• High language, high math, high reasoning ability.
• Personal computer.

Ability to work independently with speed and accuracy. Ability to work with diverse groups of people. Ability to use independent judgment to solve problems.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• 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 Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley.

With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments :

an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center

Community Level IV Trauma Designation

Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.

MercyOne Medical Group Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

Last updated : 2024-05-07