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NPACE lists this Radiology APP Opportunity with Specialized Procedural Training Nurse Practitioner or... opportunity in waterloo, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, Iowa
MercyOne Northeast Iowa is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing Radiology team in Waterloo, Iowa. This is a unique opportunity for an APP interested in developing advanced procedural skills while working alongside an experienced team of radiologists and interventional radiology specialists.
This position will focus primarily on procedural care, helping improve patient access, turnaround times, and overall efficiency within our Radiology Department. New graduates with strong procedural aptitude are encouraged to apply.
Opportunity Highlights
Full-time employed position
Monday-Friday schedule, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
No call responsibilities
No weekend coverage
No after-hours coverage
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Extensive one-on-one procedural training and mentorship
Opportunity to build specialized procedural expertise in Radiology
Position Overview
The APP will work collaboratively with the Radiology team to perform a variety of diagnostic and image-guided procedures under established departmental protocols and privileges.
This role is heavily procedural with limited clinical consults and rounding responsibilities.
Following successful completion of training and competency requirements, the APP will perform approved procedures independently within granted privileges.
Responsibilities
Perform approved image-guided and diagnostic procedures in accordance with departmental privileges
Evaluate patients prior to procedures
Obtain informed consent
Provide patient education and procedural instructions
Manage post-procedure care and follow-up
Collaborate closely with radiologists, nurses, and imaging technologists
Assist with more complex interventional radiology procedures as appropriate
Support quality, patient safety, and workflow improvement initiatives
Participate in limited consultative and rounding activities as needed
Training & Mentorship
MercyOne is committed to developing procedural excellence in this role through a structured onboarding process.
Dedicated mentorship from experienced Radiologists
Comprehensive procedural training
Competency-based progression
Estimated training period of one year or longer based on experience and comfort level
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Qualifications
Required
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current or eligible Iowa licensure
DEA certification (or eligibility upon hire)
BLS certification
Strong clinical judgment and patient-centered approach
Preferred
Previous experience in: Radiology
Interventional Radiology
Critical Care
Emergency Medicine
Surgery
Experience performing bedside or image-guided procedures
We Welcome
New graduates with strong procedural interest and aptitude
Experienced APPs seeking specialization in procedural radiology
Ideal Candidate
We are seeking an APP who is:
Team-oriented and collaborative
Calm under pressure
Detail-oriented
Adaptable and eager to learn
An effective communicator
Professionally accountable
Comfortable developing increasing autonomy in procedural practice
Why Join MercyOne?
MercyOne Northeast Iowa serves patients throughout the Cedar Valley region and is committed to delivering exceptional care close to home. Our Radiology program continues to grow, providing an exciting opportunity for an APP to play a key role in expanding procedural access and enhancing patient care.
Success in this role will be measured through patient satisfaction, procedural volume growth, workflow efficiency, and improvements in patient access and turnaround times.
Lori Landsgard , CPRP
Senior Provider Recruiter Coordinator
MercyOne Iowa
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Worksite address
waterloo, IA, 50702, US
Who can apply
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