Extra Help - Chicago, United States - University of Illinois Medical Center
Description
Extra Help - Cardiac Sonographer Specialist - DOM Institute for Minority Health Research
Extra-Help Cardiac Sonographer Specialist
This Position is temporary, non-benefits eligible, and is limited to 900 hours.
Hiring Department:
Minority Health Research/Department of Medicine
Location:
Chicago
Requisition ID:
Posting Close Date: 4/17/2024
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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.Description:
The University of Illinois Department of Medicine is seeking candidates for a Cardiac Sonographer Specialist position for the ECHO-SOL study being conducted ancillary to the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL).
HCHS/SOL is a multi-center epidemiologic study in Hispanic/Latino populations to assess the role of acculturation in the prevalence and development of disease, and to identify factors playing a protective or harmful role in the health of Hispanics/Latinos.
The target population of 16,000 persons of Hispanic/Latino origin were recruited through four Field Centers in Miami, San Diego, Chicago and the Bronx area of New York.
Qualifications:
As part of this dynamic team, the Cardiac Sonographer Specialist staff are responsible for conducting cardiac and vascular sonography for the ECHO SOL study, per the study protocol.
Advanced knowledge of conventional cardiac sonography equipment; knowledge of health care facilities' computer systems; knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent patient care; knowledge of anatomy and physiology; knowledge of human psychology; knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing and managing files and records; knowledge of all patient safety procedures; demonstrate basic competencies in processing images and troubleshooting; performs minor trouble shooting operations; skill in proper documentation of results including preparing clear and concise reports, charts, and other written material; excellent communication skills.
Shift Hours: 7 am to 3:30pm, some weekday and weekend hours
Hours Per Week:
8-16.
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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