Vascular Sonographer Technologist - UI Health, Diagnostic Services Vascular Lab

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

UI Health in Chicago, IL is seeking a qualified Vascular Sonographer to perform arterial and venous studies, operate ultrasound equipment, and assist physicians with related procedures.

This full-time position features a day shift with rotating weekends, on-call duties, and holiday rotation. The role is on-site in the Vascular Lab, with opportunities to work with students and residents.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Certification/licensure in vascular sonography (ARDT RVT or ARRT) required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs arterial and venous studies on hospital and clinical patients.
• Position patients and operate ultrasound equipment for each scan.
• Prepare supplies and assist physicians during related procedures.
• Selects and adjusts equipment to obtain, record, store, transmit and print optimal images.
• Confers with physicians to determine if additional images or information is required.
• Ensure completion of patient records and charges.
• Coordinate scheduling of exams and add-on patients; communicate with other departments.
• Cleans and disinfects transducers per manufacturer guidelines.
• Maintain supplies in vascular ultrasound rooms and notify manager when depleted.
• Provide technical guidance to students, employees, and medical residents.
• Performs other duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Professional vascular sonography certification/licensure

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

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.

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.

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.