Vascular Sonographer Technologist- Vascular Lab
Hiring Department: Diagnostic Services - Vascular Lab
Hiring Unit: University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week Days (mid shift), Weekend rotation, on call rotation
Requisition ID: 1024811
Posting Close Date: 11/1/2024
Position Number: CF2126
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
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 at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are 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 is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which includes; 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.
UI Health is seeking a Vascular Sonographer Technologist to join our Vascular Lab. Vascular Sonographers operate specialized equipment that transmits high frequency, ultrasound waves in order to produce pictures of the vascular system. They primarily scan arterial and venous blood vessels.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performs the technical aspects of all arterial and venous studies on hospital and clinical patients.
- Positions patients for scans; sets up and adjusts equipment for each scan.
- Prepares supplies, instruments and equipment and assists physicians during related procedures.
- Selects and adjusts equipment and transducers to appropriate settings to obtain, record, store, transmit and print optimal images.
- Confers with physician to determine if additional images or information is required.
- Assures the completion of patient records, preliminary report documentation and patient charges.
- Communicates with other departments to successfully schedule various exams for the patients and schedule of same day add-on patients.
- Cleans and disinfects transducers according to manufacturer recommendation and established infection control standards.
- Maintains adequate supplies in vascular ultrasound rooms and informs the manager when supplies are depleted.
- Provides technical assistance and instructions to students, employees, and medical residents.
- Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Current/valid registration, certification or licensure in vascular sonography by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RVT) or Registered Vascular Sonographer through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Must have RVT Credential.
- Current American Heart Association BLS 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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