Medical Sonographer Technologist - Breast Imaging and Diagnostics

Hiring Department: Imaging and Diagnostics Breast Imaging

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1028398

Work Schedule: 40 hrs per wk

Shift: Flex Days

Posting Close Date: May 9th, 2025

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $43.07 - 46.63 / Hourly Wage

About The University Of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .

Medical Sonographers operate specialized equipment that transmits high frequency, ultrasound waves in order to produce images of the areas scanned. Employees in positions allocated to this level of the series administer standard ultrasound scans of patients and perform other basic duties related to the examination

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound scans within the Mammography/Breast Imaging section providing complete and accurate imaging for diagnostic assessment
• Positions patients for scans; sets up and adjusts equipment for each scan.
• Prepares supplies, instruments and equipment and assists physicians during related procedures such as breast biopsy
• Selects and adjust equipment and transducers to appropriate settings to obtain, record, store, transmit and print optimal images
• Confers with radiologist to determine if additional images or information is required
• Utilizes the radiology information system to process patient information and billing
• Communicates with other departments to successfully schedule various exams for the patients and schedule of same day add-on patients
• Provides technical assistance and instructions to students, employees, and medical residents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

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

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. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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