Medical Sonographer Technologist - UI Health, Center for Women's Health

Medical Sonographer

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Medical Sonographers operate specialized equipment that transmits high frequency, ultrasound waves in order to produce images of the areas scanned. Sonographer will perform standard ultrasound scans of patients and perform other basic duties related to the examination.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Administers level 1 ultrasound examinations
• Assists with complex, OB scans including level 2, abnormal and U/S guidance for CVS and Amnio scans.
• Prepares, updates and files records of scans performed with related materials; copies reports.
• Consults with physicians regarding preliminary scan reports.
• Ability to perform Gyne, SIS, and REI procedures scans.
• Prepares patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring patient to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning patient properly.
• Observes and cares for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and Clinic improvement projects within multi-disciplinary teams
• Adjust or repair machine malfunctions, which can be remedied safely, either independently or under the advice of manufacturer's service representative
• Inventory stock of all supplies and equipment necessary for the uninterrupted operation, with proper attention to established procedures. Orders supplies when needed.
• All other duties as assigned
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

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

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please 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 application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.

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