What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonographer position at MercyOne?
Posting Job Description
Position Purpose:
The Sonographer maintains all standards of the Sonography Area established by the Department of Radiology.
What you will Do:
- Schedules and completes all Ultrasound/Vascular procedures as described in the policy and procedure manual; assists in the coordination of procedures with the radiologist and interpreting physicians.
- Accurately identifies and transports patients to and from the department.
- Assumes responsibility for image management (PACS) and completes department related Hospital Information System (HIS) and Radiology Information System (RIS) functions.
- Responds to telephone inquiries and provides accurate information to customers of all age groups.
- Instructs other radiological technologists, Sonographers and students in Ultrasound/Vascular procedures.
Hours/Schedule:
We offer flexible scheduling with Full Time, Part Time, or PRN
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be board eligible by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer required at hire/transfer.
- Must be certified as a RDMS in ABD, OB/GYN, Breast and RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) with in a 2-year period.
- May be required to alternate shifts.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License if performing as Mobile Sonographer
- Must be able to read, write and/or speak English.
- 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
Position Highlights and Benefits
- Education Assistance offered
- Relocation Stipend offered to those relocating 50 miles or greater
- 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
Ministry/Facility Information:
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.
