Echo Technologist - Full Time - Loan Assistance - Full-time / Part-time

We're a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

Exciting New Incentives:

Loan Repayment Assistance Program up to $20,000 Lifetime: The Imaging Loan Repayment Assistance Program provides financial support to our Mercy Imaging co-workers in a 24X7 hospital based eligible position who are in a .4 FTE and above, working 32 hours or more per pay period. The program offers monthly payments made directly to the loan servicer up to the amount of $370 per month and up to $20,000 for a lifetime maximum.

Overview:

Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs echocardiography procedures for interpretation by physicians. Provides the patient care essential to echocardiography procedures. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: 1. High school diploma or equivalent 2. Prerequisite for education and required clinical experience from American Registry for
  Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Certifications:1. BLS. 2. Registered or registry eligible, Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) with CCI.
• Experience: None
• Other: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Echocardiography is a highly skilled allied health profession requiring judgment and capability in assisting the delivery of health care as it relates to this modality. Responsible for reviewing the pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results, including performing the appropriate procedures that provide a sonographic record of the anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data necessary for interpretation by a physician.
• Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements: This individual must be capable of walking long distances, transporting ultrasound equipment, and assist in lifting patients.
• Equipment Used: Ultrasound equipment.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.