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Form of work HOURS: Part time - 8 Hour day shifts during hours of operation. Hours of operation are 7 days per week - 8:00am - 7:00pm, No holidays.
DEPARTMENT: Cardiac testing
SALARY: $35.57/HR
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE
MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.
As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.
Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
Provide Ultrasound imaging services to patients while departmental expectations are met and sustained.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES
Articulate precise understanding of how data flows in and out of 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.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is received from the Manager, Operations Program Coordinator, and Supervisor of Radiology.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May lead Student Tech Assistants and Students performing clinicals. QUALIFICATIONS
Must be registry eligible and will complete professional Board certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers or the equivalent (such as the Registered Cardiac Sonographer from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International) within two years of employment.
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.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activates, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance. Employees of this job classification are subject to quarterly performance reviews. Basic function, responsibilities and characteristics duties may change at any time with or without notice.We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve theexcellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
DEPARTMENT: Cardiac testing
SALARY: $35.57/HR
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE
MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.
As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.
Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
Provide Ultrasound imaging services to patients while departmental expectations are met and sustained.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES
Articulate precise understanding of how data flows in and out of 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.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is received from the Manager, Operations Program Coordinator, and Supervisor of Radiology.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May lead Student Tech Assistants and Students performing clinicals. QUALIFICATIONS
Must be registry eligible and will complete professional Board certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers or the equivalent (such as the Registered Cardiac Sonographer from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International) within two years of employment.
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.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activates, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance. Employees of this job classification are subject to quarterly performance reviews. Basic function, responsibilities and characteristics duties may change at any time with or without notice.We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve theexcellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
