Sonographer I: Children's Specialty Center (Days, M - F)

Shift:Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Approximately every third weekend after hours call required.
Department: Children's Specialty Center

Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $32.82 - $53.57 per hour, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

Children's Specialty Center Cardiology is currently recruiting a new Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer to join our team. We are seeking a well-qualified candidate with a thorough knowledge of congenital heart disease to work with our two pediatric cardiologists. Patients are seen in our child-friendly outpatient clinic, as well through weekday and on-call echocardiography services for inpatients at MU Children's Hospital on the same campus. We also conduct rural outreach clinics 1-2 times a month. The successful candidate must understand the challenges of working in a pediatric clinic and enjoy interacting with children and their families. We provide a wide variety of care for patients with congenital and acquired heart disease. As part of the MU Health Care system we offer exciting opportunities to work with residents, fellows and attending physicians in an academic setting. Call responsibilities include nights, weekends, and holidays, typically every third week. Our lab has one is equipped with Philips EPIQ 7C, CVx, and one portable 5500CV echocardiography machines. Sonographers generate technical reports for physicians using McKesson software and participate in the monthly educational echo conferences and QI/QA meetings. Located in the heart of central Missouri, Columbia offers the perfect mix of small-city charm and big-city access, just two hours from Kansas City and St. Louis. Home to the University of Missouri, Stephens College, and Columbia College, the city has an energetic college-town atmosphere with SEC athletics, arts, dining, and community events year-round. Known for its strong sense of community and family-friendly environment, Columbia also features extensive trails, parks, and nearby lakes and rivers for hiking, biking, boating, and other outdoor activities. Residents enjoy a growing food and brewery scene that adds to the city's vibrant and welcoming culture.

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 benefitshere.

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.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.