Job Summary:

UI Health is seeking an experience Cardiac Sonographer Specialist to join our Diagnostic Services, Echo team.  

Our Cardiac Sonographer Specialists 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. Cardiac Sonographer Specialists primarily scan the heart muscle, heart valves, and the large vessels originating from the heart.

This is a full time  and benefits eligible position with a work schedule of 40 hours / 5 days per week with some weekends.  UI Health offers competitive hourly pay rates 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

• Administers and monitors scans such as, two-dimensional echocardiograms utilizing saline and pharmacological contrast, conventional M-mode
• evaluates exam results to ascertain the required information was obtained and to determine if outcomes indicate if additional testing is necessary.
• assists medical personnel in conducting research into new ultrasound techniques and technology.
• monitors the operation and calibration of laboratory equipment; makes moderate repairs.
• participates in quality assurance activities.
• trains staff in established procedures and new procedures being implemented in the laboratory; advises them on individual examinations as needed.
• may act as a supervisor/manager including overseeing work, providing technical and operational assistance, and assigning daily work schedules.
• orientates, supervises, and evaluates the performance of students or residents in procedures in the laboratory.
• organizes and coordinates overall patient/research subjects flow (out patients/subjects as well as scheduling the in-patients/subjects for the day).

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Required:

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)

3. Two (2) years (24 months) of progressively more responsible work experience in the designated area of specialty.

4.  Current / valid American Heart Association BLS CPR Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Echo tech,
• 2 year experience in Adult and Pediatric Echo
• Excellent Attendance, interpersonal skills, and previous work history 

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

Fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections.

You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the document section of your online application.

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, college transcript, certifications and licensures 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.

For additional information regarding this position please contact Heather Ross at hross@uic.edu

If an application is not fully completed and submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position.

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than 6/24/2022

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. 

University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes.

For classifications that require a degree as part of the minimum qualifications, a degree verification will be required before any offers of employment are extended.