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Providence
Mission Hills, California

Ultrasound Technologist - Radiology Diagnostic

Imaging TechNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48.79-$75.74/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Under the direction of a Radiologist, performs ultrasound procedures at a technical level requiring no constant supervision of technical detail. Performs ultrasound procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required, including specialized radiographic areas.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Facey Medical Foundation 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

  • Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
  • Upon hire: National Certification from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
  • Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
  • 1 year experience in a clinical or hospital environment.

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.

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.

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

Performs ultrasound procedures at a technical level under the direction of a Radiologist, requiring independent judgment and initiative. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures, including specialized radiographic tasks.

Requirements

Requires national certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a clinical or hospital environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

RadiologyDiagnostic imagingPatient careARDMS certification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ultrasound Technologist - Radiology Diagnostic at Providence a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Sonography (Imaging Tech) — ranked against 113 active Sonography (Imaging Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Sonography Career Context

Of the 40 active Sonography listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Sonography pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Sonography by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · top 25% in sonography (imaging tech)ranked against 113 Sonography (Imaging Tech) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$101k–$158kSonography median $121k (middle half $117k–$136k)37 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$117k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Sonography listings in California125 active1,660 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 2% offer loan repayment125 active listings, Nov 2026
New Sonography listings44 in the last 30 days29 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sonography pay trend+5.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (113 Sonography (Imaging Tech) listings), 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
40%
Relocation assistance
20%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.1
Better work-life than 90% of Sonography (Imaging Tech) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 113 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Providence

Hospitals and Health Care
Redondo Beach, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Mission Hills

Median resident rent
$1,838/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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