Cath Lab Technologist Job at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Des Moines, IA 50314

$23.98 - $34.78 an hour
Overview

MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit Catholic medical centers in Des Moines West Des Moines Newton and Centerville and two specialty hospitals – MercyOne Children’s Hospital in Des Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive (965 beds total) – along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care pediatric internal medicine and specialty clinics. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893 MercyOne Central Iowa has the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and is also one of the largest employers in the state with more than 7000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1000 physicians and allied health associates. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health – two of the country’s foremost not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. MercyOne has more than 20000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains and is proficient with all cardiac ultrasound equipment and procedures performed at MercyOne.
  • Instructs and educates patients regarding the ordered test and prepares the patient for the procedure.
  • Performs cardiac sonography procedures using sterile technique in the OR setting.
  • Uses the hospital and department information systems to complete patient testing records and billing procedures.
  • Transports and manipulates patients as necessary to complete echocardiography studies.
  • Monitors patient status during testing.
  • Injects ultrasound contrast media when indicated.
  • Maintains department records.
  • Covers on-call shifts as scheduled including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Attends required meetings and participates on committees as requested.
  • High school graduate or G.E.D.
  • Graduate of an accredited 2-year Cardiac Sonography training program or an equivalent on the job training program.
  • ARDMS registry as a Cardiac Sonographer. Preferred in the first year of employment.
  • Mandatory Reporter within 3 months of hire.
  • Current BCLS certification.
  • Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Qualifications
  • Completion of a two-year training program in radiologic technology and ARRT registry, with a valid Iowa Radiology technologist permit to practice, OR a graduate of Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification program OR an Advanced medical training degree (Associate of Science degree or Associate’s degree in paramedic, or Allied Health Profession)
  • Two years of related experience required.
  • Basic Life Support required within 3 months of hire.
  • Basic EKG monitoring class preferred.
  • ACLS preferred required within 6 months of hire.
  • Mandatory Reporter required within 3 months of hire.

Pay Range
$23.98 - $34.78 /hour



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