Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer
Columbia, Missouri
University of Missouri Hospital

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer

Location

• Columbia, Missouri

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift, 4 days per week (10-hour shifts)
• Shift hours: 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and work during inclement weather may be required
• Must be able to work at least 50% of holidays during the contract

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Radiology / Cardiology specialty
• First-time travelers are welcome (prior travel experience not required)

Physical Demands

• Active role requiring ambulating, reaching, and moving objects over 20 lbs
• Routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses

Required Qualifications

• Cardiac Sonographer with at least 2 years of experience
• Cardiac Sonographer experience within the last year

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC Provider card required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC Provider card required for this specialty
• Other certifications may be required depending on specific patient population or unit (check with recruiter)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (agency form acceptable)
• Negative drug screen (7-panel) within 60 days of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (3M 1870+, 1860R, 1860S, or 9205 models)
• Immunizations and screenings required within 48 hours of signing:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years or approved exemption
  • Negative TB test (QGold, TSpot, or 2-step PPD) within 1 year; chest x-ray if positive TB history
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines (at least one after 1980)
  • Hepatitis B series or positive/reactive titer; boosters required if low titer
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)

Documentation and Compliance

• Missouri Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) or Caregiver Background Screening must be on file within 60 days of start; cannot start with both pending
• Photo for badge required for new candidates (head and shoulders, neutral background)
• Signed confidentiality and access agreements within 60 days of start
• Completion of orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Resume must include at least 7 years of employment history with no gaps over 30 days; education details required
• Two professional references from the last 2 years required (not necessarily supervisors)

Additional Notes

• Must be able to work full term at assigned location and complete substantial portion of assigned shifts
• Must be able to work assigned weekends
• Must comply with all facility-specific health and safety protocols and documentation requirements

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer travel contract position in Missouri.