Sonographer PRN

Part time, rotating shift.

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient, room and equipment for procedure.
• Collects history data from patient and provides patient education.
• Provides patient care 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, 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

Requirements

• Must be registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with one of the following:
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
  • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
  • Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS)
• If not registered, be board-eligible and become registered with ARDMS within one year of hire.
• Maintains active registry status with ARDMS (30 CME’s every 3 yrs/annual payment).
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within six (6) months of hire and every three (3) years thereafter.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire and every two (2) years thereafter.

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

About the organization

MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. With 491 licensed beds between three medical centers, each offering 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne serves the Cedar Valley region. Facilities include:

• MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center (Area Level III Trauma Center and accredited chest pain center)
• MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center (Community Level IV Trauma Designation)
• MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center (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 includes over 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine, and specialty clinics across Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette, and Tama counties.