Sonographer : University Hospital Radiology Department - Weekend Overnights

Shift
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Friday through Sunday 7:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Some holidays required.

Work Arrangement
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On-Site

Department
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Radiology Ultrasound

Facility
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University Hospital - 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO

Compensation
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• Base Pay Range: $35.28 - $57.60 per hour based on experience
• Shift Differentials: Additional $2.50 per hour for weekend shift

MU Health Care is looking for a driven, detail-oriented ultrasound professional who thrives on precision, accountability, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is naturally curious about how data moves through clinical systems and uses that insight to elevate accuracy, efficiency, and patient outcomes. They bring a patient-first mindset, consistently delivering compassionate, confident care while embracing AIDET principles to create exceptional experiences.

This individual is collaborative and proactive, eager to share knowledge, support learners, and partner with leadership to strengthen department performance. Above all, they demonstrate integrity, technical excellence, and a commitment to quality that ensures equipment, processes, and patient trust are safeguarded at every step.

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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• 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.

• Articulate a precise understanding of how data flows in and out of the modality work area. Be attentive to patient satisfaction results and collaborate with the management team on ways to improve the department in general and the 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 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. May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

• 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.

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

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…