Sonographer

IA_MOCEN01 Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Wellness Programs

Life Insurance

Education reimbursement

403b retirement plan with companyMatch

PTO accrual

Six paid holidays

Leave options

Job summary

MercyOne, part of Trinity Health, seeks a skilled Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams for a diverse patient population, ensuring proper positioning, safety, and high-quality imaging.

You will educate patients, obtain consent, follow established protocols, and operate 2D, M-mode, and Doppler ultrasound units. ARDMS certification or board-eligibility and BLS are required, with CME compliance ongoing.

Qualifications

• Must be ARDMS registered or board-eligible within 1 year of hire.
• Maintains active ARDMS registry status (CME requirements).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire and every 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality ultrasound procedures with proper positioning and anatomical knowledge for patients from infants to geriatrics.
• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
• Educates patients about exams and obtains informed consent when necessary.
• Maintains safety and follows established ultrasound department protocols.
• Uses 2D, M-mode, and Doppler ultrasound units with appropriate transducers for accurate measurements.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Safety protocols

Critical thinking

Patient education

Education

ARDMS certification or board-eligibility

Tools

Ultrasound machine

Transducers

Job description

Employment Type

Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Posting Job 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. Here’s an overview of what you can expect:

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Sign-on Incentives

Big news for Ultrasound professionals across Iowa — sign-on incentives are now being offered starting at $10,000! **This position is eligible for relocation depending on your location**

Shift Hours

Days, 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.
• Assesses 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

About Trinity Health

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.