Cardiac Echo Technician-Multi Modality - Cardiac Imaging - Full-Time

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a skilled cardiac sonographer to perform comprehensive echocardiography studies across adult patients. You will interpret findings with physicians, maintain ICAEL standards, and ensure high-quality imaging using a range of transducers.

Requirements include ARDMS/CCI eligibility or credentials, BLS, and two years in allied health. This role offers a sign-on bonus and on-site schedule with day shifts.

Qualifications

• Two years allied health program or college with biological sciences.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ARDMS RDCS or CCI RCS credentials (or eligible).
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse training required.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete echocardiography studies (M‑mode, real time, color flow, Doppler).
• Interprets techniques and collaborates with physician for final report.
• Maintains ICAEL standards and quality records for accreditation.
• Assists physicians during procedures and coordinates reporting.
• Ensures accurate communication of information for patient care.

Skills

Echocardiography

Cardiac ultrasound

Doppler imaging

Color flow mapping

Education

Two-year allied health program

Tools

Phillips workstation

Transducers

Job description

External Applicants Earn up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus!Schedule:4 shifts 10 hr. days. Call rotation approx. 3 call shifts a monthWork ShiftDayScheduled Weekly Hours40SummaryThis position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by performing cardiac ultrasound and other non-invasive cardiac procedures of a professional level on all patient populations serviced by the Hospital.Job DescriptionJob DutiesPerforms complete study including M MODE, REAL TIME, COLOR FLOW MAPPING and DOPPLER.Interprets all techniques giving internal dimensions, wall motion and flow pattern analysisParticipates in reading with physician and contributes professional knowledge to final diagnostic impression or report.Maintains all records and quality reports to Intersocietal Commission of Accreditation for Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL) standards.Provides high quality cardiac sonograms on a consistent basis according to department policies and procedures.Demonstrates competency on all Echo equipment and workstations.Performs proper computer skills to include all appropriate edits, status change and other processes necessary for test interpretation and patient changes.Take 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.Troubleshoots reporting issues on Phillips workstation as necessary.Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presenting complete information to appropriate health care provider and communicating pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient after the procedure.Assist physician in necessary procedures involving cardiac studies and ultrasound guidance.Organizes ICAEL meetings and education as applicable.Meets with medical director on regular basis as applicable.Demonstrates competency and proficiency with cardiac stress testing, all forms of EKG's, holter monitoring, event monitoring as applicable.Fulfills call expectations per departmental requests.Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesDemonstrated competency in the use of verbal and written medical terminology, echocardiography machine and associated modes, transducers, and computer.Professional ExperienceAbility to demonstrate competency in cardiovascular echocardiography preferred.Must be able to recognize abnormal structure and be able to correlate this information into a useful study.Must be able to deviate from normal techniques, when necessary; to develop new techniques.Must be able to utilize ancillary devices, i.e., selected transducerMust be adaptable to change and willing to share ideas for improvement.EducationPrefer (2) two years allied health program or two (2) years of college with biological sciences.Licensure, Certification, RegistrationCurrent certification in Basic Life Support, (BLS) in accordance with the American Heart Association guidelines required.Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training prior to start or transfer date.Candidate must have two or more of the following requirements, one must be Cardiac Sonographer. 1. Cardiac Sonographer (candidate can have either a or b) a. ARDMS i. RDCS = Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer b. CCI i. RCS = Registered Cardiac Sonographer 2. Vascular (candidate can have either a or b) a. ARDMS i. RVT = Registered Vascular Tech b. CCI i. Registered Vascular Sonographer 3. Pediatric a. ARDMS i. PE = Pediatric EchocardiographerPhysical RequirementsMedium: Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequentlyPay Rate TypeHourlyMercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.