Sonographer Student - Cardiac Testing – Part time as needed

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care seeks a detail-oriented, patient-focused Sonographer Student for its Cardiac Testing department. The role is based on-site at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, and is part time as needed, with an eight-hour day shift Monday through Friday. The position calls for accuracy, accountability, continuous improvement, compassionate and professional communication, respect for confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to ethical, high-quality patient care.

The Sonographer Student must understand how data moves into and out of the modality work area, monitor patient satisfaction results, and collaborate with management to improve the department and facility. The employee completes patient-care assignments ethically, maintains equipment integrity through careful handling, follows AIDET principles when interacting with patients, and protects confidential patient information. Unit- or department-specific duties may also apply.

The position is physically active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 pounds. It involves routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. The facility operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; rotating shifts, holidays, and work during inclement weather are required.

Requirements

• One year of a sonographer program.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 pounds.
• Work rotating shifts, holidays, and during inclement weather as required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Understand how data flows in and out of the modality work area.
• Attend to patient satisfaction results and collaborate with the management team on improving the department and facility.
• Seek opportunities to improve systems and services.
• Complete patient-care work assignments ethically and meet and sustain departmental expectations.
• Maintain equipment integrity through careful manipulation.
• Follow AIDET principles when interacting with patients.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patient information.
• Complete unit- or department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed