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Location:
1 Hospital Dr
Dc059.20
Kansas City, MO 64101
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Industry:
Healthcare - Health Services
Experience:
At least 1 year(s)
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Description
University of Missouri Health Care is accepting applications for Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer.
The sonographer will perform pediatric cardiac ultrasound examinations in a variety of non-invasive settings in the region’s only stand-alone Children’s Hospital, as well as in support of the University Hospital Surgery and Trauma Service.
University of Missouri Health Care is one of the Midwest’s premier academic healthcare systems. It is comprised of University Hospital, a level l Trauma Center, Children’s Hospital, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, Columbia Regional Hospital, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center and Missouri Rehabilitation Center. It is fully integrated with University of Missouri Schools of Nursing, Medicine and Health Professionals.
Located in central Missouri, Columbia is home to the University of Missouri, and consistently ranked nationally as one of the most desirable places to live. This unique city combines the quality and culture of larger metropolitan areas, with lower housing costs, excellent schools and beautiful neighborhoods.
A highly competitive salary, outstanding benefits package, which includes generous retirement and vacation plans, and tuition assistance for employees and family members accompany this position.
Requirements
Qualified candidates must posses a working knowledge of congenital heart disease imaging, ECG and stress testing, clinic operations, and neonatal and pediatric intensive care unit environments.
Qualified candidates also must posses an associate degree or greater in health sciences. A Bachelor’s degree in Ultrasound Technology or greater is desirable.
Candidates should have a minimum of six months to two years experience performing pediatric cardiac ultrasounds on premature infants through adolescents.
Certification in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or equivalent is required. Specialized certification with ARDMS in Pediatric Echocardiography is desired and required within one year of employment.
