Sonographer Weekends Acute II

MercyOne Medical Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Wellness Programs

Life Insurance

Education Reimbursement

403b Retirement Plan with Company Matc

PTO accrual from Day 1

Six paid holidays

Long- and short-term leave options

Sign-on incentive $10,000

Relocation assistance

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group is hiring an Ultrasound Technologist for our Des Moines area. This role involves performing quality ultrasound studies across diverse age groups, educating patients, and ensuring safety and protocol adherence.

Weekend nights shift with potential relocation support. Candidates must be ARDMS registered or board-eligible with plans to obtain ARDMS within 1 year, and maintain ongoing CME requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with ARDMS (RDMS/RDCS/RVT/RMSKS) or board-eligible and gain ARDMS registration within 1 year.
• Maintain ARDMS registry status (30 CME’s every 3 yrs / annual payment).
• BLS required within 30 days of hire and every 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality ultrasound procedures across patient ages from infants to geriatrics using proper positioning and technical factors.
• Conduct clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
• Educate patients about exams and obtain consent when needed.
• Follow safety protocols and established department procedures.
• Use critical thinking for daily and emergent protocol decisions.
• Ensure proper preparation and scanning protocol for each exam.
• Operate 2D, M-mode, and Doppler ultrasound units with appropriate transducers.

Skills

ARDMS Certification

RDMS

RDCS

RVT

RMSKS

Board-eligible (within 1 year)

BLS certification

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:

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: 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!

Big news for Ultrasound professionals across Iowa — sign-on incentives are now being offered starting at $10,000!

Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, there’s never been a better time to join MercyOne.

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.

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.