Ultrasonographer Jobs in Elgin, IL

An Ultrasonographer, also known as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, uses ultrasound equipment to produce images or conduct tests for physicians to aid in assessing and diagnosing medical conditions. The images they create, known as sonograms or ultrasound scans, can involve various parts of the body, such as the abdomen, heart, blood vessels, and female reproductive system. An Ultrasonographer in the radiology field has the crucial role of helping determine the nature of a patient's illness by operating complex medical instruments, ensuring patient comfort, and interpreting the images for doctors.

To become an effective Ultrasonographer, individuals must have a keen eye for detail, strong technical and problem-solving skills, and excellent hand-eye coordination. They should also possess good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with patients and medical staff effectively. A certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) is typically required, which validates their competency and skills in the field. Before becoming an Ultrasonographer, a person would usually have roles such as a Radiologic Technologist, Ultrasound Technician, or even a Nurse, which provide valuable patient care experience and familiarity with medical environments.

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Cardiac Sonography - Sonographer

  • Trusted Health
  • Mount Prospect, IL (16 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (16 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago

)) or the alternative certification RCS (Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)) Skills Checklist: Yes References: Yes Certifications: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (ARDMS), Basic...

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Ultrasound Technologist

  • Rush-Copley Medical Center
  • Aurora, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • moments ago
  • Aurora, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • moments ago

Position Summary: Responsible for performing Ultrasound (general, OB, and vascular) procedures completely and independently....

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Travel Ultrasonographer Technologist Arlington Heights, Illinois

  • Sunbelt Staffing
  • Arlington Heights, IL (14 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (14 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

rotation includes Saturday work and Sunday call On-call: Monday-Friday (5:30pm-9:30pm), Saturday (variable startends at 9:30pm), Sunday (7am-9:30pm) Responsibilities: Independently perform comprehensive vascular...

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Sonographer Maternal Fetal Medicine Casual Days

  • Northwestern Medicine
  • Winfield, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Winfield, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification. Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification....

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Multispecialty Sonographer - Full Time Evenings

  • Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
  • Huntley, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntley, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Required : Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography Program Certified in two American Registry for Diagnostic Sonographer (ARDMS) areas and one additional ARDMS certification obtained within...

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Ultrasound Tech - Echo

  • Epic Travel Staffing
  • Arlington Heights, IL (14 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (14 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel - Echo Tech Shift : Days / 8a-4:30p, 8x5, 40 hrs per week Length : 12 weeks Holiday Requirements: As needed Requirements : 3 Years adult echo experience BLS ARDMS...

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Travel Allied - Ultrasound Tech - Echo

  • Epic Travel Staffing
  • Arlington Heights, IL (14 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (14 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel Echo Tech Shift : Days / 8a-4:30p, 85, 40 hrs per week Length : 12 weeks Holiday Requirements: As needed Requirements : 3 Years adult echo experience BLS ARDMS...

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Travel Ultrasound Technologist - $2,351 per week

  • Zack Group
  • Glenview, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Glenview, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 7 days ago

: Travel Zack Group is currently seeking Ultrasound Tech Ultrasound Tech's for positions in Glenview Nas, Illinois....

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General Sonographer-Part-time Evening Shift

  • Northwestern Medicine
  • Winfield, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Winfield, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Qualifications Required Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography Program American Registry for Diagnostic Sonographer (ARDMS) Basic Life Support (BLS) Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine...

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Maternal-Fetal Medicine Sonographer

  • Advent Health
  • Hinsdale, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Hinsdale, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 12 days ago

[Required] Experience with specialized sonographic procedures such as Breast, Prostate, OR ultrasound imaging, as well as expertise in Pediatric, Neuro, and Vascular sonography....

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Perinatal Sonographer-Ob/Gyne

  • 125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation
  • Niles, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Niles, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 12 days ago

to provide for smooth daily operation of the department. 5)Attends regularly scheduled Ultrasound Department meetings and in-services. 6)Assists in orientation of Ultrasound Department personnel. 7...

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Sonographer RMG OBGYN Full time

  • Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
  • Geneva, IL (11 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Geneva, IL (11 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Required: Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography program Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with one credential (RDMS) within 3 months...

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General Sonographer-Part-time Night Shift

  • Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
  • Winfield, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Winfield, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Required Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography Program American Registry for Diagnostic Sonographer (ARDMS) Basic Life Support (BLS) ...

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General Sonographer-Part-time Day Shift

  • Northwestern Medicine
  • Winfield, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Winfield, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Qualifications Required Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Sonography Program American Registry for Diagnostic Sonographer (ARDMS) Basic Life Support (BLS) Additional Information Northwestern Medicine...

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Ultrasound Technologist

  • UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange
  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 13 days ago

[Required] Experience with specialized sonographic procedures such as Breast, Prostate, OR ultrasound imaging, as well as expertise in Pediatric, Neuro, and Vascular sonography....

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Salary for Ultrasonographer Jobs in Elgin, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRadiology research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Ultrasonographers in Elgin, IL offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
42.7%
Bachelor's Degree
34.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.4%
Master's Degree
5.5%
High School or GED
4.4%
Doctorate Degree
2.9%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Ultrasonographers in Elgin, IL
1-2 years
57.2%
2-4 years
15.5%
None
12.6%
Less than 1 year
10.5%
6-8 years
2.4%
8-10 years
1.7%


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