Vascular Sonographer Technologist - UI Health, Diagnostic Services Vascular Lab

UI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

UI Health is seeking a Vascular Sonographer in Chicago, IL for a day shift with rotating weekends, on-call, and holiday rotation. This on-site role supports arterial and venous imaging within the Vascular Lab, requiring ARDMS/ARRT RVT certification and CPR.

You will perform scans, prep equipment, and support physicians across clinical settings. Responsibilities include patient preparation, image optimization, documentation, and coordination of scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current RVT or ARRT vascular certification and CPR certification.
• Registered vascular sonographer credentials.

Responsibilities

• Performs arterial and venous studies on hospital and clinical patients.
• Positions patients and adjusts equipment for each scan.
• Prepares supplies and assists physicians during procedures.
• Selects equipment and transducers to obtain optimal images.
• Communicates with physicians to determine additional images if needed.
• Completes patient records, preliminary reports and charges.
• Coordinates exams and schedules, including same-day add-ons.
• Cleans/disinfects transducers per manufacturer guidelines.
• Maintains vascular ultrasound room supplies and assists staff.

Skills

Vascular ultrasound

Patient positioning

Education

RVT registration or ARRT vascular certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Hiring Department: Diagnostic Services Vascular Lab

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1041803

FTE: 1.0

Work Schedule: Day shift with rotating weekends, on-call, and holiday rotation

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: September 23rd, 2026

Pay Range: The previously determined pay range for this position is $43.82 - 67.76 / Hourly Wage. Pay is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

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 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. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

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.

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.
• Perform other related duties and participate 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.
• 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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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.