How to hire a medical sonographer

How to hire a medical sonographer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step medical sonographer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a medical sonographer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new medical sonographer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The medical sonographer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a medical sonographer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a medical sonographer that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of medical sonographers.

   Type of Medical Sonographer	Description	Hourly rate
   Medical Sonographer	Diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians, including vascular technologists, operate special imaging equipment to create images or to conduct tests. The images and test results help physicians assess and diagnose medical conditions... Show more	$23-61
   Ultrasound Technologist	An ultrasound technologist is responsible for assisting medical professionals in operating high-end equipment to diagnose patients' illnesses and monitor health conditions. Ultrasound technologists regularly inspect the efficiency and reliability of the machine and report inconsistencies and defects for immediate repair or replacement... Show more	$24-67
   Echocardiographer	An echocardiographer has knowledge acquired through years of studying. They assist doctors in diagnosing diseases by producing two- or three-dimensional images of the heart... Show more	$21-65

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Ultrasound Equipment
   • Radiology
   • OB-GYN
   • Ultrasound Procedures
   • Pacs
   • RDMS
   • Thyroid
   • Ultrasound Machine
   • Medical History
   • General Ultrasound
   • Technical Findings
   • Diagnostic Interpretation
   • Emergency Room
   • Portable Exams

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   Responsibilities:

   • Perform ultrasound procedures, doppler vascular examinations, abdominal studies and color-flow ultrasound, OB-GYN procedures as required.
   • Perform high quality ultrasound procedures in the areas of abdomen, gynecology, breast, thyroid, and testicular
   • Perform vascular procedures to include venous insufficiency/reflux and DVT studies, carotids, arterial Doppler imaging.
   • Execute diagnostic procedures applying prescribe methods of ultrasound technique and produce diagnostic images using Doppler, abdominal and/or pregnancy ultrasound.
   • Study and carry out medical imaging tests including abdomen, OB/gyn and small parts.
   • Write a complete report of findings and prepare studies and paperwork on PACS for radiologist.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your medical sonographer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A medical sonographer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, medical sonographers' average salary in hawaii is 48% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level medical sonographers earn 61% less than senior-level medical sonographers.
   • Certifications. A medical sonographer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a medical sonographer's salary.

   Average medical sonographer salary

   $79,737yearly

   $38.34 hourly rate

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   Entry-level medical sonographer salary

   $49,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

4. Writing a medical sonographer job description

   A medical sonographer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a medical sonographer job description:

   Medical sonographer job description example

   City/State
   Newport News, VA
   
   Overview
   
   Work Shift
   Rotating (United States of America)
   
   Sentara Port Warwick - Newport News, VA is now Hiring!!
   
   Flexi- MEDICAL SONOGRAHER -Rotating Shift
   
   Job Description:
   
   As a Medical Sonographer you will perform diagnostic and interventional ultrasound procedures at a technical level requiring independent judgment, under the direction of a qualified physician
   
   Qualification :
   
   Required : Degree in Radiologic Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, related field
   
   ( or )
   
   completion of a training program acceptable to their registry board, ARRT or ARDMS
   
   Certification:
   
   Required :Registered ARRT or ARDMS required
   
   Basic Life Support (BLS) - Other/National
   
   Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
   
   Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!
   
   Keyword: ARDMS, Radiology tech, Talroo-Allied Health, ARRT, ASRT, Sonographer, ultrasound
   
   Job Summary
   
   Performs diagnostic and interventional ultrasound procedures at a technical level requiring independent judgment, under the direction of a qualified physician.
   
   Degree in Radiologic Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, related field or completion of a training program acceptable to their registry board, ARRT or ARDMS. Registered ARRT or ARDMS required.
   
   Qualifications:
   
   ALD - Associate's Level Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Required), TS - Trade School Graduate (Required)
   
   ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) - Other/National, Basic Life Support (BLS) - Other/National, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - Other/National
   
   Skills
   
   Communication, Critical Thinking, Operation and Control, Speaking, Writing
   
   Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
   
   Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.
   
   In support of our mission to improve health every day, this is a tobacco-free environment.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right medical sonographer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with medical sonographers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit medical sonographers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your medical sonographer job on Zippia to find and recruit medical sonographer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit medical sonographers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new medical sonographer

   Once you've decided on a perfect medical sonographer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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