Sonographer I – Maternal Fetal Care Center - Days

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Discounts

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a dedicated Ultrasound Technologist to join our Maternal Fetal Care Center. This position rotates across multiple clinics performing gynecological ultrasounds, early obstetrical ultrasounds, high-risk OB ultrasounds, and fetal echocardiography.

On-site at Physicians Medical Building in Columbia, MO, you will support residents and staff, apply AIDET principles with patients, and maintain current certifications while contributing to patient care and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Registry eligible. Sonography-related certification from ARDMS/CCI/ARRT within two years as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform gynecological, early obstetrical, high-risk OB, and fetal echocardiography ultrasounds.
• Maintain equipment integrity and perform quality control checks; assist with QA testing as needed.

Skills

Patient care

AIDET

Punctuality

Resident instruction

Reliability

Education

ARDMS/CCI/ARRT certification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Department: Maternal Fetal Care Center

Facility: Physicians Medical Building – 1020 Hitt Street 3rd Floor Columbia, MO 65212

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

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a dedicated Ultrasound Technologist to join our team! This position rotates across multiple clinics performing:

• Gynecological ultrasounds
• Early obstetrical ultrasounds
• High – risk OB ultrasounds
• Fetal Echocardiography

We’re seeking someone who values patient care and satisfaction, collaborates with the management tea, and provides guidance to residents, fellows, students and staff. You’ll use AIDET principles with patients, maintain confidentiality, and keep certifications current. Reliability and punctuality are essential.

Join us and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.

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.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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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.