Pays $45.39-$62.26/hrImaging Tech market median is ~$97k (9 jobs)

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Adventist Health
Bakersfield, California

Ultrasound Technologist, Radiology - Specialty Bakersfield (Per-Diem, Variable Shift)

Imaging TechIncludes weekendsPer Diem
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

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

BLSARRT

Key Skills

Ultrasound diagnostic proceduresDiagnostic imagingPatient careEquipment maintenanceVital signs monitoringMedical documentationHIPAA complianceAbdominal sonographyObstetric sonographyVascular sonographyBasic Life SupportARDMS certificationRadiologyClinical assessment

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 ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Imaging Tech roles.

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