Sonographer Weekends Acute II

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from Day 1

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Relocation assistance

PTO accrual from Day 1

Six paid holidays

Long- and short-term leave

Job summary

Trinity Health in Iowa seeks an experienced Ultrasound Technologist to perform comprehensive ultrasound exams across all ages, educate patients, and ensure safety per established protocols. Weekend night shifts and a supportive benefits package are offered.

The role requires ARDMS registration (or board eligibility within 1 year) and BLS, with relocation assistance and a $10,000+ sign-on incentive for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Must be ARDMS registered or board-eligible with ARDMS within 12 months of hire.
• Maintains active registry status with ARDMS (CME requirements).
• CPR/BLS required within 30 days of hire and renewed every 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound examinations with correct positioning and technical factors.
• Educates patients about exams and obtains consent when needed.
• Operates 2D, M-mode, and Doppler units to image organs across ages.
• Adheres to safety standards and daily protocol adherence.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Anatomy knowledge

Patient education

Safety protocols

Critical thinking

Education

ARDMS certification or board-eligible

BLS certification

Registry maintenance (CME)

Tools

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

Job description

Employment Type: Full time, Shift: Weekend 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. Here’s an overview of what you can expect:

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

• Education Reimbursement: Supporting your professional growth and development.

403b Retirement Plan with Company Match

• 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.

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: Weekend Nights

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.

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.