Job Summary

The University of Illinois UI-Health is seeking a full time HealthCare Technician-- Mammography in Diagnostic Services.

This position will be under supervision from a designated Breast Imaging Technologist and assists in the examination and or treatment of patients in a clinical setting.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare patients for Breast Imaging exams or similar; assists with the positioning of patients on the examination table and/or covering patients
• Obtain and records patient vital signs
• Set up and monitors medical equipment and performs data entry as needed
• Assist physicians, technologists or other medical professionals with examinations, treatments and procedures and prepares films and/or uploads disks with previous images for Radiologist review
• Explain instructions to patient when indicated by the physician or technologists
• Assist with movement or transport of patients
• Complete patient history information, exam forms and reports as needed
• Collect specimens from patients using standard medical procedures and labels them per policy
• Answer phones and coordinates patient logistics with clerical staff
• Monitor and logs equipment readings and monitors patient condition throughout a test or procedure
• Clean and disinfects equipment and examination rooms according to policy; removes soiled linen and disposes of it according to infection control policy
• Stock procedure/examination rooms with supplies; assists with supply orders and reconciliation upon delivery
• Help maintain medical equipment and reports service issues
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent.

1. Any one or any combination totaling six (6 months) from the following categories:
   1. Six (6 months) of work experience in direct patient care in a healthcare setting or equivalent.
   2. College course work in a related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent.
      • 30 semester hours equals six (6 months)

Preferred Experience:

Experience assisting with Breast Imaging exams.

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:

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 alsera@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: HD5926- HealthCare Technician - AH

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  Tuesday, September 29, 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.  

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