Job Summary:

UI Health Diagnostic Services is seeking two (2) Medical Sonographer Technolgists to join the Mammography team.

Shift: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Shift: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Medical Sonographers operate specialized equipment that transmits high frequency, ultrasound waves in order to produce images of the areas scanned. Employees in positions allocated to this level of the series administer standard ultrasound scans of patients and perform other basic duties related to the examination

Key Responsibilities: 

• Performs ultrasound scans within the Mammography/Breast Imaging section providing complete and accurate imaging for diagnostic assessment
• Positions patients for scans; sets up and adjusts equipment for each scan.
• Prepares supplies, instruments and equipment and assists physicians during related procedures such as breast biopsy
• Selects and adjust equipment and transducers to appropriate settings to obtain, record, store, transmit and print optimal images
• Confers with radiologist to determine if additional images or information is required
• Utilizes the radiology information system to process patient information and billing
• Communicates with other departments to successfully schedule various exams for the patients and schedule of same day add-on patients
• Provides technical assistance and instructions to students, employees, and medical residents.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Required:

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

Required Documents Uploaded:

• High School Diploma/ GED Equivalent
• RDMS Certification
• AHA CPR Card

Preferred Qualifications:

• Breast Sonography experience and certification

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: Medical Sonographer Technologist 

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 1/3/2020

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

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