Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.
With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.
MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.
Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Cardiac Sonographer!
As a Cardiac Sonographer at MercyOne, you will:
- Performs adult and pediatric transthoracic, transesophageal, stress and contrast echocardiograms.
- Provides mobile cardiovascular sonography services to outreach sites.
- Receives and records telephone requests for service and schedules patients for diagnostic studies.
- Performs all office related duties including chart preparation, collection of patient information, and recording of daily charges. Uses various types of computers and keyboards.
- Utilizes the Medical Center's Electronic Medical Record for documentation and charging.
- Utilizes the Cardiac PACS for documentation and image storage of Cardiovascular Studies.
- Assists students and cardiology fellows, when need, by providing an environment for learning and sharing professional knowledge and guidance
Hours/Schedule:
- Full Time
- Day Shift - 8 hour shifts with varying start times
- Holiday and call rotation of (1) week, every (4) weeks
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular sonography program, CAAHEP accreditation preferred
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonographer with active registration thru American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- In the event of colleague being a new graduate, colleague must be registered within 12 months of graduation per Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) guidelines
- Credentialing through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) is acceptable if applicant can demonstrate thorough knowledge and competence of cardiac pathology
- At least 2 years of full-time employment in adult cardiovascular sonography preferred. No previous work experience required if student is a graduate of an accredited cardiac sonography program.
- Must be able to work comfortably with patients of all ages.
- Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Provider-American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer-American Red Cross) prior to employment or within 30 days of hire and maintains current status.
- Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines
Motor Vehicle:
- X - MercyOne Vehicle
- If required to operate MercyOne vehicle, will need to have proof of and maintain valid driver's license on file with Human Resources.
Benefit Highlights:
- Education Assistance offered
- Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
- Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
- Generous paid time off program
- Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1
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.
