Sonographer PRN

MercyOne; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Education reimbursement

Personalized health insurance (dental/

Paid time off

Leave (long/short term)

Retirement planning

Life insurance

Job summary

MercyOne Northeast Iowa is seeking a part-time Ultrasonography Specialist to perform vascular and general ultrasound procedures ordered by physicians. The role requires ARDMS credentials (RDMS/RDCS/RVT/RMSKS) or board-eligibility with ARDMS within 12 months, and active CME maintenance.

The position involves preparing patients and rooms, collecting histories, educating patients, and delivering accurate imaging findings to radiologists.

Qualifications

• ARDMS certification required or board-eligible with ARDMS within 12 months of hire.
• Maintains active ARDMS registry with CME requirements (30 CME/3 yrs).
• BLS certified within 30 days of hire and renewed every 2 years.
• Mandatory reporter training for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse within 6 months of hire and every 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient, room and equipment for procedures.
• Collect patient history and provide education.
• Perform ultrasound procedures and document findings for radiologist interpretation.
• Communicate pertinent information to radiologists.
• Perform Doppler/color flow studies and measure velocities.
• Adhere to safety, infection control and employee health policies.
• Provide care aligned to age-related patient needs across units.

Skills

Ultrasound procedures

Vascular ultrasound

Doppler color flow

Patient education

Safety protocols

Education

RDMS

RDCS

RVT

RMSKS

Board-eligible within 1 year

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description:

Position Purpose:

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

What you will Do:

Prepares patient, room and equipment for procedure.

Collects history data from patient and provides patient education.

Provides patient cares 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 on his/her assigned unit, 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

Hours/Schedule:

PRN/Casual Hours Varied

Minimum 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.

Position Highlights and 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

Ministry/Facility Information:

MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:

• MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an 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 is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

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.