How to hire an ultrasonographer

How to hire an ultrasonographer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step ultrasonographer hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an ultrasonographer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an ultrasonographer 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 an ultrasonographer that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of ultrasonographer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Ultrasonographer	Description	Hourly rate
   Ultrasonographer	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	$22-63
   X-Ray Technician	The job of X-ray technicians, or X-ray technologists, is to detect medical issues that may need urgent medical treatment using cutting-edge imaging methods. The pictures they generate aid physicians in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses with better accuracy... Show more	$15-38
   Mammography Technician	A mammography technician is primarily in charge of operating an imaging machine to detect and diagnose breast diseases. Their responsibilities include greeting patients, reviewing their identification and request documentation, explaining the extent of procedures, answering inquiries, operating machines, performing adjustments, and conducting the study in adherence to the protocols, making sure the patients feel comfortable every step of the way... Show more	$16-56

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Patient Care
   • Radiology
   • OB-GYN
   • RDMS
   • Ultrasound Exams
   • Ultrasound Procedures
   • RVT
   • Doppler
   • Patient History
   • Pacs
   • Invasive Procedures
   • Quality Images
   • Test Results

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   Responsibilities:

   • Prepare and achieve ACR accreditation for the department with an almost perfect score.
   • General ultrasound, vascular, small parts, biopsies and amniocentesis.
   • Perform diagnostic scans including all vascular studies, ABD, GYN and small parts imaging.
   • Perform ob-gyn, small parts, breasts, general and vascular exams including bedside/portable exams.
   • Experience in ABD, OB/GYN, endovaginal, small parts, invasive procedures, portable studies and all vascular imaging.
   • Assist in amniocentesis and paracentesis.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the ultrasonographer job description is a good way to get more applicants. An ultrasonographer salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an ultrasonographer in North Carolina may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level ultrasonographer. Additionally, an ultrasonographer with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average ultrasonographer salary

   $79,249yearly

   $38.10 hourly rate

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   Entry-level ultrasonographer salary

   $47,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average ultrasonographer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$104,471	$50
   2	Connecticut	$99,902	$48
   3	Washington	$98,125	$47
   4	New York	$94,681	$46
   5	Maryland	$87,210	$42
   6	Ohio	$86,065	$41
   7	Illinois	$83,678	$40
   8	Michigan	$82,764	$40
   9	Pennsylvania	$81,935	$39
   10	Wisconsin	$79,363	$38
   11	Iowa	$78,237	$38
   12	Indiana	$77,941	$37
   13	Georgia	$77,778	$37
   14	Tennessee	$77,418	$37
   15	Florida	$76,733	$37
   16	Texas	$72,677	$35
   17	West Virginia	$72,647	$35
   18	New Hampshire	$72,225	$35
   19	Louisiana	$71,974	$35
   20	Missouri	$70,626	$34

   Average ultrasonographer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Blessing Hospital Emergency Room	$135,784	$65.28	2
   2	UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital	$134,567	$64.70
   3	Erlanger Health System	$130,974	$62.97	6
   4	Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego	$122,474	$58.88
   5	Baptist Health	$121,464	$58.40	8
   6	Accountable Healthcare Holdings Corp.	$121,250	$58.29
   7	University of Maryland Medical System	$120,773	$58.06	29
   8	Methodist Hospital Of Henderson, Kentucky	$118,500	$56.97	1
   9	Mercy Health	$115,131	$55.35	48
   10	Randolph Health	$113,918	$54.77	1
   11	Capital Health	$113,340	$54.49	5
   12	St. Tammany Health System	$113,127	$54.39
   13	Memorial Hospital	$112,304	$53.99	1
   14	CHI Mercy Health	$112,296	$53.99
   15	Mercy Children's Hospital	$111,749	$53.73
   16	East Alabama Health	$109,950	$52.86	5
   17	Regional Medical Center- Orangeburg	$109,537	$52.66	2
   18	Saratoga Hospital	$109,183	$52.49	5
   19	EvergreenHealth	$107,961	$51.90
   20	High Peaks Physicaltherapy	$106,484	$51.19

4. Writing an ultrasonographer job description

   A good ultrasonographer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an ultrasonographer job description:

   Ultrasonographer job description example

   5K SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE At Williamson Medical Center, our employees are more than just another number. To us, they're family. They're smart, talented, compassionate, dedicated, and an overall joy to be around. We're certainly blessed to have the best of the best working here from the cafeteria to the operating room. But as Williamson County and surrounding areas continue to grow, so must we. That's why we want YOU to join our family! Williamson Medical Center is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
   Job Summary
   To provide high quality ultrasound procedures to our patients and physicians in a respectful and efficient manner while providing those services in a safe and clean environment. Position Requirements Formal Education / Training: Graduate of an approved ultrasound school and subsequent Accreditation through ARDMS. May be registered in OB/GYN, ABDOMEN, and BREAST, VASCULAR.
   BLS is required within 90 days of hire. Workplace Experience:
   Preference of two years' work experience in hospital after graduation and accreditation; however, willing to train. Equipment and Skills Training:
   Will train on specific equipment and processes utilized at Williamson Medical Center. Physical Environment:
   Multimodality imaging department that provides OB/GYN, Abdominal, Vascular and Pelvic ultrasound studies, to include Pediatric Imaging. Physical Effort:
   Possesses the ability to perform multifunctional tasks to include: physically manipulate and operate
   equipment, assist in the movement of patients from wheelchairs to stretchers; bend, twist, stoop; lift 20 pounds; communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing; make appropriate judgement decisions in urgent or emergency situations; and demonstrate emotional stability and psychological health in day to day interaction with fellow employees, patients, their families, and physicians. Must be willing to take call for STAT, Urgent, and Routine studies after hours and on weekends and must be available within 30 minutes for STAT Procedures. Key Results
   1. Checks patient identification and physician order to ensure accuracy of request before proceeding with study.
   2. Communicates potential or existing problems/opportunities to improve quality of care or services.
   3. Strives to maintain the dignity of each patient by ensuring the patient is properly covered at all times; during exam and patient transport.
   4. Seeks opportunities to assist in other areas during downtime periods and always makes good use of time.
   5. Checks often on patients waiting in hallways to ensure that the patient is covered and comfortable (Pain Management).
   6. Performs all biopsies with the proper “Time Out” procedure to include marking of body part as well as proper process in labeling specimens.
   7. Shows leadership and teamwork in difficult situations and makes appropriate decisions.
   8. Transports patients to and from room in accordance with transport processes, to include using Hand Off Form, when necessary.
   9. Ensures the safety of patients by following all safety procedures while moving patients from wheelchair to include proper footwear.
   10. Performs high quality studies consistently and follows pre-determined standards and procedures for all ultrasound studies. Will scan according to predetermined protocols provided by Radiologists.
   11. Willing to provide portable studies for patients when it is in the best interest of the patient as deemed necessary by the patient's nurse or nursing supervisor.
   12. Utilizes knowledge of anatomy and disease processes to accurately communicate patient pathology to Radiologist. MPIND456

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5. Post your job

   To find the right ultrasonographer 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 ultrasonographers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit ultrasonographers 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 ultrasonographer job on Zippia to find and recruit ultrasonographer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit ultrasonographers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 ultrasonographer

   Once you've decided on a perfect ultrasonographer 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 good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new ultrasonographer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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