Job Summary

The University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences Echocardiogram Laboratory Department is seeking Cardiac Sonographer Technician. In this position, Cardiac Sonographers operate specialized diagnostic equipment to produce pictures of the heart by means of echocardiography, a method for transmitting high frequency ultrasound beams around the heart area. Sonographers in this series primarily scan the heart muscle, heart valves, and the large vessels originating from the heart.

Key Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Performs standard scans and ensures that physicians are provided with required information.
• Positions patients for scans; sets up and adjusts equipment for each scan.
• Prepares supplies, instruments and equipment and assists physicians during related procedures.
• Selects and adjusts equipment and transducers to appropriate settings to obtain, record, store, transmit and print optimal images
• Confers with physician to determine if additional images or information is required
• Assures the completion of patient records and patient charges.
• Communicates with other departments to successfully schedule various exams for the patients and schedule of same day add-on patients
• Maintains adequate supplies in rooms and informs the supervisor when supplies are depleted.
• Provides technical assistance and instructions to students, employees, and medical residents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Accepeted Qualifications

1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Current/valid registration, certification or licensure in ANY of the following in Echocardiography:
   • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
   • Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
   • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal Candidate will be available for day shift, have excellent attendance, possess interpersonal skills, and an established work history

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

Please upload all valid certifications and transcripts within the document section of your online application. Documentation of high school completion (official transcripts, copy of diploma or GED certificate) is required in order to be eligible for this position within the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System.

All civil service positions require an exam.  The exam for this position is a Credentials Assessment.  You will not be required to report in person for this exam.

Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information:

You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume and/or college transcript will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to the position close date. 

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

If a degree or college coursework is required, you must provide official transcripts.

Transcripts/Licenses/Certifications MUST be uploaded electronically to your online application through the "Documents" page on the Civil Service Employment Application (page 4). Be sure to select the appropriate document type before uploading the document.

If your educational institution provides electronic transcripts, please have them sent to hross@uic.edu

If your educational institution doesn’t provide electronic transcripts, they must mail the transcripts to:

University of Illinois at Chicago
Recruitment and Staffing
Human Resources Building Room 109
715 S. Wood Street M/C 862
Chicago IL 60612
Attn: Cardiac Sonograher Technician 

If an application and all applicable forms, transcripts, and supporting documents are not submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position and will be denied. 

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than Friday, November 15, 2019

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.