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Ultrasound Technologist - Per Diem

Endeavor Health · IL · $36.42–$56.45 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What types of ultrasound exams are you most comfortable with, and which are you still building skill in?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about their range so they get the right schedule and support.

Tell me about a time you helped train a student or new technologist.

What they are checking: Whether they can teach well, which the posting lists as part of the job.

As per diem, which commitment level are you looking for, and how will you keep it?

What they are checking: Whether they can meet the hours per six weeks that the department depends on.

What would you do

During a scan you see something that looks serious, like a possible DVT or ectopic pregnancy. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know to alert the radiologist right away and not share a diagnosis with the patient.

A patient asks you during the exam whether everything looks okay. How do you answer?

What they are checking: Whether they stay kind while staying within their role and not giving results.

About the work

Which registry credentials do you hold, like RDMS or RVT, and in which specialties?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the certification required for every sonographer in this department.

How do you get good images on a patient who has a large body size or cannot lie still?

What they are checking: Whether they adjust technique and settings to get diagnostic images in hard cases.

How do you monitor a patient's condition during a portable exam in the ICU?

What they are checking: Whether they stay aware of the patient's safety and lines while focusing on the scan.

How do you protect yourself from strain injuries over many years of scanning?

What they are checking: Whether they know ergonomic habits that help sonographers stay in the job long term.

How do you keep the equipment clean and ready between patients?

What they are checking: Whether they follow probe cleaning and equipment care rules to prevent infections.

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The full job description

As published by Endeavor Health.

Hourly Pay Range: $36.42 - $56.45 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: • SIGN-ON BONUS: $1,000 • Position: Ultrasound Technologist • Location: Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL • Per Diem/PRN • Per Diem Options (within a 6-week period): Level 1 (32-72 hours), Level 2 (73-110 hours) • Per Diem Level Differentials: Level 1 additional $4.00 per hour, Level 2 additional $5.00 per hour • Hours: Varies to meet the needs of the department • Rotating weekends and will work one holiday per year What you will do: Reporting to the Director of Radiology/Imaging with accountability to the team facilitator and the team, performs ultrasound scans on patients in order to assist physicians in the diagnosis of medical disorders. Monitors patient's condition; maintains area equipment and supplies; assists in training technologists and students. What you will need: • The level of knowledge normally obtained through an accredited Ultrasound program including clinical training. • All sonographers must be certified and currently registered as a RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer), RT(S), RT (VS) (American Registry of Radiologic Technology-Sonography/Vascular Sonography), RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) or RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist) or registry eligible. If registry eligible, must obtain certification within 24 months of graduation from ultrasound program. • Knowledge of and/or experience in the correct use of body mechanics. • Current CPR(BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Benefits (For full time or part time positions): • Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options • Tuition Reimbursement • Free Parking • Wellness Program Savings Plan • Health Savings Account Options • Retirement Options with Company Match • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay • Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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