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Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist: OBGYN $70hr - Flexstaff

Imaging TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$85/hr

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Job Description

Performs ultrasound exams for interpretation to aid in patient diagnosis.

Utilizes independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease. Collaborates with clinicians to ensure appropriateness of studies and performs related administrative tasks.

Job Responsibilities

  • Prepares patient for ultrasound exam; Positions patient on examination table according to departmental standard operating procedures; explains procedures in layman’s terms to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.
  • Obtains pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports required for correlation with ultrasound exam being performed; consults with referring physician regarding patient history and to determine appropriate ultrasound exam required.
  • Sets-up equipment to administer particular exam in a timely fashion; uses settings on machines to assure accurate results, using technical judgment.
  • Recognizes significance of structures visualized in the oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathologic processes; determines need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions.
  • Observes patient during entire examination. Recognizes and reports any changes in patient’s condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by patient including: fainting, discoloration, etc. in accordance with procedures.
  • Documents image details and labels study; maintains records and logs exams performed.
  • Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts ultrasound equipment, when necessary and troubleshoots mechanical problems of the equipment by performing minor repairs as necessary.
  • Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential

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Job Qualifications

  • Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
  • Current Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed, ARMDS in OBGYN
  • 1-3 years of technical experience, required. Experience with high-risk OB/MFM preferred.
  • BLS through the American Heart Association required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e. g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Key Responsibilities

Performs ultrasound examinations to aid in patient diagnosis while utilizing independent judgment for non-ionizing ultrasonic waves. Collaborates with clinicians to ensure study appropriateness and maintains accurate records and equipment functionality.

Requirements

Requires a vocational or technical school diploma and current ARDMS certification in OBGYN. Candidates must have 1-3 years of technical experience and hold a valid BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Ultrasound imagingOBGYN sonographyPatient positioningDiagnostic imagingEquipment calibrationPatient monitoringMedical documentationEquipment troubleshooting

Sonography Career Context

Of the 40 active Sonography listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Sonography (Imaging Tech) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 100 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.