Radiology APP Opportunity with Specialized Procedural Training Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Monday-Friday Schedule

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

T: 319-272-7325 (Direct Line)

C: 319-269-9237

F: 319-272-7313

Lori.landsgard@mercyhealth.com

MercyOne.org

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 133,000 colleagues and more than 38,900 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 92 hospitals, 101 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country as well as many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2025, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $2.9 billion in its communities in the form of charity care, community benefit and other programs and services. 

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore more at www.trinity-health.org.