Sonographer I – Cardiac Testing – Full time

Shift : Monday through Friday day shift – 8 hour shifts between 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Some weekends and holidays required. No call.

Work Arrangement : On-Site

Department : Cardiac Testing

Facility : University Hospital – 1 Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65212

Compensation

• Base Pay Range: $32.82 - $57.60 per hour, based on experience
• Shift Differentials: Additional $2.50 per hour for weekend shift

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is seeking a passionate and dedicated professional to join our team! We are looking for someone who is not only skilled in their field but also embodies a commitment to excellence and patient care. The ideal candidate will have a keen understanding of data flow within the modality work area and a proactive approach to improving systems and services. We value individuals who are attentive to patient satisfaction and can collaborate effectively with the management team to enhance our department and facility. Your ability to provide instruction to residents, fellows, students, and staff on ultrasonography equipment and procedures will be crucial. We are looking for a candidate who can interact with patients following the AIDET principles (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Expectation, and Thank You), ensuring confidentiality and maintaining current certifications and licensure. Punctuality and adherence to attendance guidelines are essential. Join us at MU Health Care, where your dedication and expertise will make a significant impact on our community’s health and well-being!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here .

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Articulate precise understanding of how data flows in and out of the modality work area. Be attentive to patient satisfaction results and collaborate with management team on ways to improve the department in general and facility overall. Seek ways to improve systems and services. Assist with providing instruction to residents, fellows, students or other staff regarding ultrasonography equipment and procedures. Demonstrate ability to meet and sustain departmental expectations while completing work assignments as it pertains to patient care in an ethical manner.
• Maintain integrity of equipment with careful manipulation at all times and complete required quality control checks routinely. Assist the Medical Physicist in performing additional quality assurance testing as needed. Demonstrate sustained ability when interacting with patients, to follow the AIDET principles (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Expectation and Thank You). Ensure confidentiality of all patient information is maintained. Maintain current certifications and licensure status. Understand time clock expectations and adhere to attendance and punctuality guidelines. May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Registry eligible. Sonography-related certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within two (2) years as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.