Job Summary

 The University of Illinois at Chicago, Hospital and Health Sciences System is searching for a qualified candidate to fill the role of Cardiac Sonographer Technologist. The Cardiac Sonographer Tech operates specialized diagnostic equipment to produce pictures of the heart by means of echocardiography - performimg scans of the heart muscle, heart valves, and the large vessels originating from the heart.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

1. Reviews patient history, including prior test results or information from physical examinations.

2. Performs standard scans and ensures physicians are provided with required information.

3. Positions patients for scans; sets up and adjusts equipment for each scan.

4. Prepares supplies, instruments, equipment, and assists physi cians during related procedures.

5. Selects and adjusts equipment and transducers to appropriate settings to obtain, record, store, transmit and print optimal images. 6. Confers with physician to determine if additional images or information is required when necessary.

7. Assures the completion of patient records, image transmissions, and patient charges.

8. Communicates with team members to successfully coordinate various exams for the patients and schedule of same day add-on patients.

9. Maintains adequate supplies in rooms and informs the supervisor when supplies are depleted.

10. Provides technical assistance and instructions to students, employees, and medical residents as needed.

11. Participate in regular staff meetings and Heart Center improvement projects within multidisciplinary teams.

12. Participate in organizations, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and clinic goals in daily behaviors. 13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable 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)
3. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification

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 kbridgey@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 Monday, June 27, 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.