Part-Time Medical Sonographer Technologist - Ultrasound

Position Overview

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) is seeking a Part-Time Medical Sonographer Technologist - Ultrasound to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Schedule: 24 hours per week
Salary: $43.82 - 61.36 / Hourly Wage

In this role, you will perform general ultrasound scans on anatomical regions such as the abdomen, pelvis, and small parts, operating on-site during the day shift to ensure high quality imaging and patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibilities: Performs general ultrasound scans on anatomical regions such as abdomen, pelvis, and small parts.
• Utilizes proper settings on the ultrasound equipment and patient tables for optimal scanning.
• Assembles supply kits and instruments for exams such as thoracentesis, paracentesis and assists physicians with these procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects transducers according to established infection control standards and manufacturer instructions.
• Utilizes electronic medical record and imaging information systems for processing, storing images and documentation.
• Stocks supplies in the rooms and alerts the manager when inventory is low.
• Confers with a radiologist to ensure complete acquisition and selection of images.
• Communicates with other clinical departments to coordinate patient care activities.
• Instructs technical students and collaborates with residents.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current/valid registration, certification or licensure in Medical Sonography, with accreditation in sonography by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS).
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification from the American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

• Flex days, some mid-shift and evenings with rotating weekends and holidays; On-Call rotation.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Eligible for benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.