Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist- Stress Testing

Hiring Department: Cardiovascular Diagnostic Services

Hiring Unit: University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System (UI Health)

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1017486

Posting Close Date: 4/3/2023

Position Number: CE5034

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 at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are 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.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

UI Health is seeking a Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist to join our Cardiovascular Diagnostic Services Team. Employees in positions at this level operate, monitor, and maintain specialized diagnostic equipment and supplies to conduct complex and specialized cardiovascular tests involving the acquisition, processing, and evaluation of diagnostic data. A(n) Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist regulates patient flow, ensures diagnostic tests are accurately administered, and maintains diagnostic equipment and software. They work under the general supervision of higher-level personnel.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts specialized and complex cardiovascular tests on patients to produce optimal diagnostic data;
• Regulates patient flow; supervises procedures for quality control purposes;
• Explains components of procedures to patients; observes and monitors patients throughout procedures; advises the physician of any abnormal indicators;
• Evaluates, critiques, and processes diagnostic data; ensures cardiovascular tests were accurately administered and patient records are accurately updated following testing;
• Inspects, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment and/or software; performs and documents routine advanced quality assurance and preventive maintenance; records equipment and/or software issues; initiates service calls;
• Verifies and processes physician's orders and patient record requests; corresponds with providers, patients, and/or departments involving coordinating services, referrals, patient records, etc.;
• Assists with personnel functions such as training, supervising, evaluating performance, and/or developing staff, work schedules, and assignments;
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, protocols, standards and initiatives;
• Participates in the research of new techniques and technology relevant to the field;
• Performs duties of the lower level;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

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  Any one or combination totaling five (5) years (60 months) from the categories below:

  A. college course work in exercise science, kinesiology, physical education, physical therapy, or a closely related field, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

  • 60 semester hours or an Associate’s Degree equals one (1) year (12 months)
  • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
  • 120 semester hours or a Bachelor’s degree equals three (3) years (36 months)

  B. Current/valid registration and certification as a Cardiographic Technician (CCT) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) equals three (3) years (36 months).

  C. work experience as a cardiac stress technician, emergency medical technician (EMT), paramedic, or closely related experience.

• Current/valid American Heart Association BLS CPR certification.

For full consideration please upload your certification with your application and please list them on your application along with your complete work history.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACLS Preferred

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. 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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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