How to hire an ultrasound technologist

How to hire an ultrasound technologist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step ultrasound technologist hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your ultrasound technologist job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an ultrasound technologist for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An ultrasound technologist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, ultrasound technologists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents ultrasound technologist salaries for various positions.

   Type of Ultrasound Technologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Ultrasound Technologist	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	$24-67
   Cardiac Sonographer	A cardiac sonographer specializes in operating imaging technologies to help physicians assess and determine the cardiac conditions of patients. Aside from coordinating with physicians, a cardiac sonographer also interacts with patients, providing them assistance throughout the process, and discussing the extent of procedures... Show more	$25-55
   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:

   • Patients
   • ARDMS
   • Ultrasound Procedures
   • Patient Care
   • Pacs
   • Vascular Ultrasound
   • Radiology
   • Ultrasound Equipment
   • Ultrasound Exams
   • Interventional Procedures
   • Ultrasound Tech
   • Obstetrics
   • ABD
   • Compassion

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   Responsibilities:

   • Perform ABIs while the vascular technologist perform the ultrasound to help with achieving a timely schedule.
   • Accomplish general ultrasounds centered on abdominal, OB-GYN, small parts, pelvic (male), and vascular.
   • Train new students how to perform PVR, segmental and ABI studies
   • Assist and independently perform 2D echo studies using m-mode, color flow, spectral and tissue Doppler, measurements and calculations.
   • Provide outpatient ultrasound studies in vascular, observe in echocardiogram
   • Perform a variety of procedures including abdomen, vascular and gynecology exams.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, ultrasound technologists' average salary in hawaii is 54% less than in vermont.
   • Seniority. Entry-level ultrasound technologists earn 64% less than senior-level ultrasound technologists.
   • Certifications. An ultrasound technologist 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 an ultrasound technologist's salary.

   Average ultrasound technologist salary

   $84,702yearly

   $40.72 hourly rate

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   Entry-level ultrasound technologist salary

   $51,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 31, 2025

   Average ultrasound technologist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$126,913	$61
   2	Rhode Island	$126,090	$61
   3	Connecticut	$124,547	$60
   4	Maine	$120,348	$58
   5	New Hampshire	$119,153	$57
   6	California	$117,352	$56
   7	New Jersey	$114,335	$55
   8	Nevada	$109,983	$53
   9	New York	$108,889	$52
   10	Illinois	$102,512	$49
   11	Delaware	$101,318	$49
   12	Wisconsin	$101,293	$49
   13	Indiana	$95,287	$46
   14	Oregon	$94,894	$46
   15	Michigan	$94,462	$45
   16	Washington	$93,449	$45
   17	New Mexico	$93,441	$45
   18	Arkansas	$88,756	$43
   19	Maryland	$88,152	$42
   20	Kansas	$85,596	$41

   Average ultrasound technologist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District	$172,565	$82.96	6
   2	Berkshire Medical Center	$164,618	$79.14	8
   3	Aya Healthcare	$157,808	$75.87	30
   4	Mission Regional Medical Center	$152,206	$73.18	92
   5	St. Mary's Health Inc.	$151,409	$72.79	6
   6	Baptist Health	$148,042	$71.17	73
   7	Grand View Health	$147,358	$70.85
   8	Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center	$145,487	$69.95
   9	Favorite Healthcare Staffing	$144,715	$69.57	7
   10	Careerstaff Unlimited - A Genesis Healthcare Company	$143,813	$69.14
   11	UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital	$143,757	$69.11
   12	Children's Hospital of Michigan	$141,452	$68.01	3
   13	Tidelands Health	$140,682	$67.64	11
   14	Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego	$138,190	$66.44	1
   15	Crouse Hospital	$138,118	$66.40	9
   16	Ashtabula County Medical Center	$137,716	$66.21	2
   17	Scotland Memorial Hospital	$137,663	$66.18	1
   18	Dignity Health	$137,312	$66.02	188
   19	Queens Health Systems	$135,991	$65.38	12
   20	Northern Louisiana Medical Center	$135,597	$65.19	4

4. Writing an ultrasound technologist job description

   A good ultrasound technologist 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 ultrasound technologist job description:

   Ultrasound technologist job description example

   procedures of specified body areas by properly positioning patients and
   locating/scanning areas for interpretation as directed by the physician or
   radiologist.Explains procedures to patients and/or
   family members ensuring cooperation and optimum test results and to reduce
   anxiety.Develops film using automatic film
   processing equipment and assembles all necessary patient information (i.e.,
   history and past films/records). Delivers to Radiologist/Physician for
   interpretation/review following established procedures.Prepares or cleans patient rooms by
   changing linens, stocking supplies, wiping off tables and cleaning equipment,
   ensuring an efficient and clean working environment.Assists physicians with such procedures
   as needle biopsies, renal biopsies, etc. by scanning patient, marking patient's
   body and determining angle of puncture as requested.Schedules patients as needed and
   ensures patients receive adequate service.Maintains patient information by
   purging or updating patient film jackets and/or filing reports or film files to
   ensure accurate patient records.Maintains ultrasound equipment by
   performing scheduled cleanings/tests and documents results. Contacts service
   personnel and notifies supervision of malfunctioning equipment.Performs other related duties as
   directed in order to support the achievement of established goals and
   objectives.
   Qualifications As an Ultrasound Technologist you will have:Satisfactory completion of a formal Ultrasound training program or equivalent training as specified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Registration through the ARDMS (Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) is preferred.Two (2) years of Ultrasound experience is preferred.Job: Laboratory/RadiologyPrimary Location: OH-Dayton-Kindred Hospital - DaytonOrganization: 4500 - Kindred Hospital - DaytonShift: Day

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5. Post your job

   To find the right ultrasound technologist 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 ultrasound technologists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit ultrasound technologists 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 ultrasound technologist job on Zippia to find and attract quality ultrasound technologist candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit ultrasound technologists, 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. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 ultrasound technologist

   Once you've selected the best ultrasound technologist candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the 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.

   To prepare for the new ultrasound technologist first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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