• Ultrasound Technologist FT Acute II

    Trinity Health (Waterloo, IA)


    Employment Type:

    Full time

    Shift:

    Night 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:

    _Full Time, no weekends._

     

    _Hours 10:00pm to 6:00am; shift differential offered._

    Minimum** **Qualifications:

    Radiology experience in addition to ultrasound experience preferred.

     

    Registered or eligible for registration by ARDMS required within 1 year of hire. Must obtain Certified by ARDMS and RVT, ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) - VS (Vascular Sonography), or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) - Registered Vascular Specialist within 1 year of eligibility to sit for the exam or within 2 years of hire. ARRT certification in Radiography preferred. BLS. Mandatory Reporter.

     

    Ability to work independently with speed and accuracy. Ability to work with diverse groups of people. Ability to use independent judgment to solve problems.

    Position Highlights and Benefits:

    We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

    + 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 (https://www.mercyone.org/northeastiowa/location/mercyone-waterloo-medical-center-1) , an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center

    + MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, (https://www.mercyone.org/northeastiowa/location/mercyone-cedar-falls-medical-center) Community Level IV Trauma Designation

    + MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center (https://www.mercyone.org/northeastiowa/location/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 to Diversity and Inclusion

     

    Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

    Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

    Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

     

    Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

     

    EOE including disability/veteran