General Sonographer FT Evenings

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive $10,000

Relocation assistance

Day-one benefits

PTO accrual from Day 1

Six paid holidays

Job summary

Trinity Health seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform comprehensive ultrasound studies across infant to geriatric patients, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient safety. You’ll educate patients, follow department protocols, and collaborate with clinical teams to optimize diagnostic accuracy.

The role emphasizes ARDMS eligibility/recertification, adherence to safety standards, and strong communication with patients and staff in a dynamic MercyOne Iowa setting.

Qualifications

• Registered with ARDMS (RDMS/RDCS/RVT/RMSKS) or board-eligible within 1 year of hire.
• Maintains active ARDMS registry with CME compliance.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire and every 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound procedures with correct positioning and appropriate factors across age groups.
• Conducts clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography exams.
• Educates patients about exams and obtains informed consent when necessary.
• Adheres to safety standards and uses proper protocols.
• Assesses patient prep and scanning protocol for each exam.
• Follows established Ultrasound Department protocols.
• Ensures safe patient handling during examinations.
• Operates 2D, M-mode, and Doppler units with correct transducers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Patient care

Critical thinking

Tools

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

Transducers

Safety protocols

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description: At MercyOne, we care deeply about your well-being—both physical and mental. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you in every stage of life.

Health and Wellness

• Personalized Health Insurance Plans: Including dental and vision coverage, available to you from Day 1.
• Wellness Programs: Designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Life Insurance Coverage: Providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Financial Security Education Reimbursement: Supporting your professional growth and development.
• 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match: Helping you plan for a secure future.

Time Off and Flexibility

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual: Begin earning PTO from Day 1.
• Six Paid Holidays: Enjoy time to rest and recharge.
• Long- and Short-Term Leave Options: Supporting you during life’s unexpected events.

We’re committed to providing benefits that meet your needs and enhance your quality of life. Join us and experience a workplace that truly values you!

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 Hours: Days 5-8s/ occasional weekend/2 holidays a year.

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.
• Educates patients of exams being performed and obtains consent to perform procedure when necessary.
• Practices proper safety in accordance with established standards.
• Utilizes critical thinking in daily and emergent assessment of proper protocols.
• Assess each patient for proper preparation and scanning protocol for each ordered exam.
• Follows protocols that have been established for the Ultrasound Department.
• Observes safety precautions when handling patients, while performing examinations and while patients are in direct contact.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.