Echo Tech

Trinity Health; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MercyOne in Waterloo, IA is actively seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to join our diagnostic imaging team. You will perform ultrasound procedures across patient populations from infants to geriatrics and ensure high-quality images.

Responsibilities include patient education, adherence to safety protocols, and accurate documentation. Must be ARDMS registered or board-eligible within 1 year, with BLS required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must be ARDMS registered or board-eligible within 1 year.
• Maintain active ARDMS registry status and CME requirements.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound procedures with proper positioning and technical factors.
• Conducts clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography; differentiates normal vs pathologic.
• Educates patients about exams and obtains consent when needed.
• Observes safety precautions and safe handling of equipment.
• Operates 2D, M-mode, and Doppler ultrasound units.
• Verifies patient identity using two identifiers before exams.
• Performs daily visual inspection and safety checks of equipment.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Doppler/2D/M-mode

Patient education

Safety protocols

Image quality

Equipment calibration

Education

ARDMS credential or board-eligible within 1 year

RDMS/RDCS/RVT/RMSKS registry

BLS certification within 30 days

Tools

Ultrasound equipment (2D, M-mode, Doppler)

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:

Exciting News for Ultrasound Professionals Across Iowa! Sign-on incentives are now available—starting at $10,000!

Whether you’re beginning your career or bringing years of expertise, there’s never been a better time to join MercyOne.

Relocation assistance may be available based on your location

Shift: Days/ Will travel to all (3) sites. Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Oelwein. Take call 5 days a month and every 6th weekend once fully oriented.

What you will do:

• Performs quality ultrasound procedures by utilizing proper positioning skills and technical factors, as well as a knowledge of anatomical structures pertinent to the patient population of infants to geriatrics.
• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations. Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Educates patients of exams being performed and obtains consent to perform procedure when necessary.
• Practices proper safety in accordance with established standards.
• Assesses each patient for proper preparation and scanning protocol for each ordered exam.
• Observes safety precautions when handling patients, while performing examinations and while patients are in direct contact.
• Demonstrates safety with chemicals when handling / disinfecting any equipment.
• Performs visual inspection daily of all equipment to ensure its safety and cleanliness.
• Operates 2D, M-mode, and Doppler ultrasound unit with appropriate transducers to perform and adequately ascertain the location of specific organs, with the demonstration of recorded images which reflect the appropriate calculations for accurate measurements.
• Demonstrates basic patient care skills.
• Verifies correct patient using two patient identifiers before beginning a exam.

Qualifications:

Education and Licensure

• 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.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.