Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Employment Type:

Full Time

Shift:

Days, Rotating Call

Position Purpose

Under limited supervision, performs cardiac sonographic and/or vascular sonographic procedures and maintains related records. Provides general assistance to the cardiologists and technical instruction to the cardiology technician staff. Performs all duties and responsibilities of the cardiology technologist as needed.

What you will Do

• Carries out prescribed diagnostic procedures choosing appropriate ultrasound equipment to produce images cardiac and/or vascular areas.

• Performs and maintains records of equipment maintenance, carries out necessary quality control to insure that performance standards are satisfied.

• Assists in Outreach patient scheduling and travels in the mobile diagnostic van to Outreach hospitals and clinics on a rotational basis with other staff members to perform echoes and/or vascular studies.

• Performs all responsibilities of a Cardiology Technologist as required, including various diagnostic tests such as EKGs, holter monitoring and stress tests by following established policies and procedures.

• Maintains all records related to patient diagnosis and maintains records of the test performed including the number and results and charges patients appropriately.

• Performs echo, stress echo (exercise and pharmacologic), TEE, and pediatric echo and/or performs Venous Duplex (upper and lower extremity), Arterial Duplex (upper and lower extremity), Carotid Duplex and Arterial Doppler.

• Takes call as assigned and assists the person on call if requested.

• Notifies physician of any abnormal study requiring reading or referring doctor’s attention.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a two year accredited ultrasound school specializing in echocardiography or vascular ultrasound. Required to be registry eligible in that modality at the time of hire. Required to be registered in both echocardiography and vascular ultrasound within 2 years of hire.

• Must be able to travel to remote sites.

• BCLS certification required.

• Prefer a minimum of one to two years previous cardiovascular experience.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• The tri-state region, referred to as Western Iowa or Siouxland, is highlighted by safe and friendly communities, excellent schools and a mix of peaceful rural areas and vibrant city atmosphere where Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota meet at the Missouri River

• Situated in the heart of downtown Sioux City, MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is also well positioned for urban living in any of the newly renovated apartments, downtown lofts, or townhome living options. The downtown also features a historic district with excellent restaurants and social spots, and you'll just be steps away from the beautifully renovated Warrior Hotel for dinner and the gorgeous Orpheum Theatre for entertainment.

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 Western Iowa serves the needs of individuals in a 33-county area including western Iowa, eastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center (https://www.mercyone.org/siouxland/location/mercyone-siouxland-medical-center) , a 238-bed regional facility, is home to the only Level II trauma center in the area – one of only four trauma care facilities in the state to receive verification from the American College of Surgeons – and MercyOne Air Med, a regional helicopter ambulance service. Along with owned and managed hospitals in Primghar (https://www.mercyone.org/location/mercyone-primghar-family-medicine) and Hawarden, Iowa, and a partnership with Dunes Surgical Hospital (https://www.mercyone.org/location/dunes-surgical-hospital) in South Dakota, the region also operates a primary care network, specialty care clinics and home health care, providing an entire continuum of preventative, primary, acute and tertiary health care services to provide personalized, compassionate care for the communities we serve and beyond.

MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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