Pays $45.39-$62.26/hr — Imaging Tech market median is ~$97k (9 jobs)
Ultrasound Technologist, Radiology - Specialty Bakersfield (Per-Diem, Variable Shift)
About the Role
Per-diem ultrasound technologist role at Adventist Health in Bakersfield, CA. Variable shifts. Salary $94K-$130K.
Join Adventist Health as a Ultrasound Technologist – Per-Diem, Variable Shift in Bakersfield, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $45.39 - $62.26/hour.
- Comprehensive benefits program
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Adventist Health as a Ultrasound Technologist – Per-Diem, Variable Shift.
Key Responsibilities
Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures to produce images of internal body tissues for the diagnosis and monitoring of medical conditions. Provides direct patient care, maintains accurate medical records, and ensures equipment is operational and compliant with safety standards.
Requirements
Requires a diploma or certificate from an ultrasound school and current certification from ARDMS, CCI, or ARRT. Candidates must also hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and adhere to all organizational vaccination policies.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Sonography Career Context
Of the 50 active Sonography listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 18% have no call, 18% require no weekends.
Sonography pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$112k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Imaging Tech roles.
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