Ultrasound Technologist - Providence Imaging Center
Listed compensation
$46.81-$72.66/hr
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Job Description
We are hiring for multiple openings of Ultrasound Technologist positions in the Diagnostic Imaging Department at Providence Imaging Center in Anchorage, AK!
Currently Available Schedules
1. Full Time, 1.0 FTE, Day shift, 40 hours per week.
$10,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.
Relocation Assistance available for eligible hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.
2. Per Diem, 0.01 FTE, Day shift, hours as needed.
Performs all the essential functions of the Registered Sonographer. Performs and evaluates sonographic examinations. Obtains clinical history and performs a physical assessment of the patient's condition to determine appropriate testing protocol. Provides a technical interpretation of sonographic and physiologic data to aid physicians in rendering a medical diagnosis.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Imaging Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications
- Coursework/Training: Graduate of accredited Diagnostic Sonography Program or Certification with American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
- Within 1 year of hire: National Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
- Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
- 9 months Ultrasound coursework experience in Abdomen, OB/Gyn including clinical rotation.
Preferred Qualifications
- 9 months Ultrasound coursework experience in Breast, Vascular including clinical rotation.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.
Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.
Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Key Responsibilities
The Ultrasound Technologist performs and evaluates sonographic examinations while obtaining clinical history and physical assessments to determine testing protocols. They provide technical interpretations of sonographic and physiologic data to assist physicians in rendering medical diagnoses.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Diagnostic Sonography Program or hold ARDMS certification. Additional requirements include obtaining BLS certification within 30 days and national RDMS registration within one year of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ultrasound Technologist - Providence Imaging Center at Providence a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Sonography (Imaging Tech) — ranked against 112 active Sonography (Imaging Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Sonography Career Context
Of the 40 active Sonography listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
Sonography pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 5% in sonography (imaging tech) | ranked against 112 Sonography (Imaging Tech) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $97k–$151k | Sonography median $96k (middle half $86k–$118k)304 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$121k in purchasing power | Alaska index 102.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Sonography listings in Alaska | 8 active | 1,712 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | US healthcare professional listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Sonography listings | 50 in the last 30 days | 28 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sonography pay trend | +7.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$124k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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