Medical Sonographer Technologist - Diagnostic Services Ultrasound

Medical Sonographer Technologist - Diagnostic Services Ultrasound

Hiring Department: Radiology

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1019917

Posting Close Date:1/15/2023

Position Number: CE9156

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health SciencesSystem (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to thepeople of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago(UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bedtertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Centerfacilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes theseven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; theCollege of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College ofSocial Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regionalcampuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Healthis dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position.  UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience.  In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick.  In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents.  Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Medical Sonographersoperate specialized equipment that transmits high frequency, ultrasound waves in order to produce images of the areas scanned. Sonographers in this series primarily scan abdominal, pelvic, lower and upper extremities areas of the body (such as the spleen, liver, pancreas, uterus, kidneys, or thyroid, etc.), or perform OB/GYN related procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Performs general ultrasound scans on anatomical regions such as abdomen, pelvis, and small parts.
• Utilizes proper settings on the ultrasound equipment and patient tables for optimal scanning.
• Assembles supply kits and instruments for exams such as thoracentesis, paracentesis and assists physicians with the performance of these procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects transducers according to established infection control standards and manufacturer instructions for use.
• Utilizes the electronic medical record and imaging information systems for processing, storing images and documentation.
• Stock supplies in the rooms and alerts manager when inventory is low.
• Confers with a radiologist to ensure complete acquisition and selection of images is performed.
• Communicates with other clinical departments to coordinate patient care activities.
• Instructs technical students and collaborates with residents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required: 

1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Current/valid registration, certification or licensure in Medical Sonography, accreditation in sonography by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS).
3. Current American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the onlineapplication including adding your full work history with specific details ofyour duties & responsibilities for each position held.  Fully completethe education, licensure, certification and language sections. Youmay upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts anddiplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.

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