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$3,743/Weekly - OBGYN Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist - FlexStaff

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Listed compensation

$183k-$195k

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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 patients 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 Functions

Job Qualifications

  • Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
  • Current Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
  • 1-3 years of technical experience, 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 assist clinicians in patient diagnosis and treatment planning. Maintains equipment, documents study details, and monitors patient condition throughout the procedure.

Requirements

Requires a vocational or technical school diploma and current Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification. Candidates must have 1-3 years of relevant technical experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

SonographyPatient positioningDiagnostic imagingEquipment calibrationPatient monitoringMedical documentationClinical collaborationTechnical troubleshootingPatient care

Sonography Career Context

Of the 40 active Sonography listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Sonography pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Sonography by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$183k–$195kSonography median $146k (middle half $135k–$146k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$175k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Sonography listings in New York9 active125 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 33% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment120 active listings, Nov 2026
New Sonography listings58 in the last 30 days27 the 30 days before (+115%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sonography pay trend+14.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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