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Travel ultrasound tech jobs with nomad health.

Ultrasound technology is an incredibly powerful science that’s used in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of medical conditions. The ability to get a closer look inside the body without high-risk or invasive procedures makes identifying and monitoring health issues easier, and safer for the patient. Traveling ultrasound technicians, or medical sonographers, have the opportunity to specialize in a wide range of applications, making it a versatile healthcare career. 

At Nomad Health, we’re excited to help travel ultrasound technicians find roles that fit their passions. Allied health professionals who choose to pursue travel ultrasound tech jobs gain access to different types of facilities, roles, and experiences, all of which can contribute to career growth and higher pay. By using our website or easy-to-use app, ultrasound techs can quickly apply for assignments in facilities all over the country.

What's it like to travel as an ultrasound tech with Nomad?

As a traveling ultrasound technician with Nomad, you’d be covered with medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as malpractice insurance. You’d have a 401(k) available to you, with employer matching after a year. We know there can be added stress when it comes to traveling, which is why we offer partial travel reimbursement, a stipend for housing and utilities, and state license and certification reimbursement, if needed.

We are recruiter-less, but we are not people-less. Once you submit a travel job application with us and it gets accepted by a facility, you’re assigned a Nomad Navigator. This person will help you with anything from credentialing questions to on-the-job hiccups or issues. We also have our Clinical Excellence team, a group of experienced clinicians with in-depth healthcare knowledge on standby to help with role-specific issues. Our goal is to give you the tools to succeed, and get what you want out of each travel assignment.

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Travel ultrasound tech salary information.

At Nomad Health, the average travel ultrasound technician makes about $2,600 a week, or $66 an hour.* There are a lot of factors that can impact take-home pay, including industry demand, individual facility rates, personal experience, and certifications. On the upper end, a traveling ultrasound technician at Nomad can make up to $4,600 a week, or $115 an hour.*

We know that salary is an important factor when it comes to choosing an ultrasound tech travel assignment, which is why we’ve made it easy to search for jobs by pay rate. By using our app or website, you can filter jobs by a number of factors, including salary, location, and certifications. Once you register and build a profile with us, we’ll send you newly posted jobs that match what you’re looking for, so you never miss a chance to apply for your perfect travel position.

*Subject to change. Based on Nomad Health job data taken on March 31, 2023.

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Travel ultrasound tech job description.

Ultrasound travel technicians utilize ultrasound technology, or sonography, to get a better look at internal organs, joints, blood vessels, etc. The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or ARDMS, defines sonography as, “a painless non-invasive procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce visual images of organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body.” They collect the images, called sonograms, using ultrasound equipment and deliver it to the physician, who uses it to better diagnose the patient.

According to the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, or NIBIB, there are two types of medical ultrasounds: diagnostic and therapeutic. Diagnostic is used to gather imaging from within the body using transducers. Therapeutic is used to actually interact with tissue. This could be done to break up blood clots, move tissue, heat tissue, etc.

The  NIBIB states that, “one of the most common uses of ultrasound is during pregnancy, to monitor the growth and development of the fetus, but there are many other uses, including imaging the heart, blood vessels, eyes, thyroid, brain, breast, abdominal organs, skin, and muscles.” 

It’s never been a more exciting time to be a traveling ultrasound technician as technological advancements within the field have led to some truly incredible healthcare implications.  Peconic Bay Medical Center published an article in 2019 that details some of the latest advancements:

• Volumetric ultrasound creates more in-depth imaging
• elastography helps physicians get a closer look at tissue stiffness
• CEUS (contrast-enhanced ultrasound) has proven effective in tumor detection.

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Types of ultrasound tech travel jobs.

At Nomad Health, you’ll find different types of travel ultrasound tech jobs that match your specific subspecialty. Here are a few examples of the types of common ultrasound travel jobs listed with Nomad: 

Travel medical sonographer (general)

A travel medical sonographer is an ultrasound technician with a solid, generalized foundation who’s comfortable working with a wide range of patients.

Travel adult echocardiography

A travel adult echocardiographer is an ultrasound technician that specializes in working with adults. 

Travel pediatric echocardiography

A travel pediatric echocardiographer is an ultrasound technician that specializes in working with children. Not only do they have knowledge of pediatric anatomy, they’re able to work with younger patients (and their families) that may be nervous or distraught.

Travel fetal echocardiography

A travel fetal echocardiographer is an ultrasound technician that monitors the heart rate of a fetus. By checking the heart rate, possible defects or complications may be identified earlier on, increasing treatment options. 

Travel vascular technology

A travel vascular tech is an ultrasound technician that specializes in working with vascular disease. They use special ultrasound technology to identify any clogs or blockages within blood vessels, and work closely with surgeons and cardiologists.

Travel cardio sonagrapher

A travel cardio sonographer is an ultrasound technician that works with patients with heart conditions. They use the technology to get imaging of the heart, and commonly perform a test called an echocardiogram. 

While different ultrasound tech specialties have slightly varied requirements at Nomad Health, there are a few commonalities:

• Applicants must have a Basic Life Support certification
• Applicants must pass our Adult Echocardiography skills checklist
• Applicants must have at least two references.

As far as which states have the highest demand for travel ultrasound techs, it varies by subspecialty. Texas, Georgia, and Florida currently have the highest number of Nomad job listings for Adult Echocardiography travelers, but that differs for Fetal Echocardiography, for example.*

*Subject to change. Based on Nomad Health job data taken on March 31, 2023. 

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How to become a travel ultrasound tech.

Due to the versatility of the technology, traveling ultrasound techs can choose to specialize in many different areas. Each subspecialty has different on-the-job experience requirements and certifications, but in general, the path to becoming an ultrasound tech begins with schooling, which can take as little as two years to complete. Compared to other medical career paths, that’s significantly less time, and techs can get started in facilities relatively quickly.

Step 1: get a degree

Traveling ultrasound techs should start by earning an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, and getting a certificate from an accredited ultrasound program. While certifications are optional, most facilities require them. Obtaining one or more could increase job, travel, and financial opportunities.

Step 2: get certified

The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or ARDMS, is a well-known organization that provides certification for ultrasound techs. They offer a number of certifications for different specialties, including the Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT). The ARDMS also offers the Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer credential (RMSKS), and the Midwife Sonography Certificate.

Other popular credentialing organizations include the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Step 3: continue your learning

Traveling ultrasound technicians can boost their hireability and salary by earning their Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), or Registered Phlebology Sonographer (RPS) from the CCI. Each certificate requires passing a knowledge-based, multiple-choice exam. The ARRT currently supports 15 credentials, including Breast Sonography (BS), Vascular Sonography (VS), and Sonography (S). In order to earn one of these certifications, you must have an associate’s degree (or higher) and have completed an ARRT-approved educational program. 

Step 4: get hands-on experience

Travel ultrasound technicians work directly with patients who may express some discomfort during their ultrasound. It’s important that ultrasound techs have good interpersonal skills, and can help put their patients at ease. Ultrasound techs are also constantly working with other members of a facility’s staff, and should be able to communicate quickly and efficiently while working with and around technology.

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Frequently asked questions about travel ultrasound techs, where do travel ultrasound techs make the most money, are travel ultrasound techs in high-demand, what is the average salary of a travel ultrasound tech, browse pediatric echocardiography travel jobs, travel ultrasound tech healthcare resources.

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering. (n.d.). Ultrasound. Science Education. Retrieved from https://www.nibib.nih.gov/science-education/science-topics/ultrasound#pid-916

Bureau of Labor Statistics. (n.d.). Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, Including Vascular Technologists. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/diagnostic-medical-sonographers.htm#tab-1

AIMS Education. (n.d.). Different Types of Sonographers. Retrieved from https://aimseducation.edu/blog/different-types-of-sonographers .

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. (n.d.). Cardiac Sonographer. Explore Health Care Careers. Retrieved from https://college.mayo.edu/academics/explore-health-care-careers/careers-a-z/cardiac-sonographer/ .

Peconic Bay Medical Center. (2021). The Latest Advancements in Ultrasound Imaging Technology. Retrieved from https://www.pbmchealth.org/news-events/blog/latest-advancements-ultrasound-imaging-technology .

Nurse Journal. (n.d.). Ultrasound Technician Salary: How Much Do They Make? Retrieved from https://nursejournal.org/healthcare/ultrasound-technician/salary/ .

HealthJob. (n.d.). Ultrasound Technician Guide. Retrieved from https://www.healthjob.org/guide/ultrasound-technician#education-training-and-certification

Healthcare Career College. (n.d.). 5 Interesting Facts About Ultrasounds and Ultrasound Technicians. Retrieved from https://healthcarecareercollege.edu/5-interesting-facts-about-ultrasounds-and-ultrasound-technicians/

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. (n.d.). RMSKS. Retrieved from https://www.ardms.org/get-certified/rmsks/

Stanford Children's Health. (n.d.). Fetal Echocardiography. Retrieved from https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=fetal-echocardiography-90-P01789

ZipRecruiter. (n.d.). Travel Ultrasound Salary. Retrieved from https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Travel-Ultrasound-Salary

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. (n.d.). ARRT Certification and Registration. Retrieved from https://www.arrt.org/

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Traveling as an Ultrasound Tech with LRS Healthcare

At LRS Healthcare, it’s our job to ensure medical professionals are placed on the best travel Ultrasound Technologist jobs that complement their professional and personal preferences.

The demand for healthcare travelers is on the rise. There’s no doubt that travelers play a key role in helping facilities stay staffed to provide quality patient care. Healthcare travelers gain experience, skills and are paid to explore the nation while expanding their network. Adventure and opportunity are knocking, you just need to answer!

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Are you ready for take-off? Getting started is easy. Simply browse travel Ultrasound Tech assignments with LRS Healthcare and apply ! We’ll help you finalize your application, talk specifics, and learn about your preferences (like preferred locations, pay and potential start dates). Once all clinical reviews, background checks and paperwork are completed, you’ll be ready to accept competitive job offers from healthcare facilities in the city of your dreams.

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The perks of being a healthcare traveler include having freedom to choose when and where they get to work. Seeking East Coast or West Coast vibes? Go for it! Looking to temporarily escape to the South? A travel contract will keep you busy, paid and supplement your trip away. When you choose a reputable, trusted staffing agency to work with like, LRS Healthcare, you have a personal team dedicated to encouraging you to achieve your professional goals and navigate the travel logistics along the way.

Additional perks include:

Excellent Weekly Pay

Explore New Cities

Fun and Flexible Lifestyle

On-the-Job Experiences

Professional Growth

Extended Time Off Between Assignments

Meet New People

24-Hour Support

With all of this change and excitement, it may take some time to get comfortable in your new job and location. Don’t worry this is expected and your recruiter will be there at every step of your journey! Learn more about travel opportunities for Imaging Professionals.

Asked Questions

01. Healthcare traveler requirements vary by state and facility; however, the basic qualifications must be met for each position. This means your licenses and certifications are up to date prior to applying. You may need to obtain an additional license specific to the state in which you plan to work, and your recruiter can help with this! Ultrasound Techs who have a minimum of 2 years of on-the-job experience are more likely to receive an offer from the inquiring facilities.

02. Like we do most things, it’s important to do your research. It’s important to pick a reputable healthcare staffing agency that works with Ultrasound Tech and has a credible reputation. When you’re ready, go for it– apply for a job! At LRS Healthcare, our travelers are our #1 priority, and we work tirelessly to ensure we find you the best job for your lifestyle and interests. We’re here for you from the day you apply, through your assignment, and beyond.

03. Pay packages vary by your level of imaging training and experience, as well as the facility and staffing agency. Online job boards and marketplaces that promote weekly pay will promote the compensation before or after taxes and include or exclude travel and housing stipends. All these variables affect your take-home pay and could potentially differ from the number displayed on the job post. For the most accurate compensation information, speak with an LRS Healthcare recruiter so we can review your personalized pay package with you in full transparency, so you know what to expect on each pay stub.

04. The average travel Ultrasound Technologist assignment is approximately 13 weeks (3 months). You’ll have ample time to master new skills, explore the city and meet new people. And don’t worry, if you end up loving the job, you can request an extension !

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Your success is our priority. That’s why we make the traveler experience easy, so you can spend more time living your life and caring for your patients. Here are just a few more reasons to travel with us.

Traveler First:

You’re never just a number to us. We take the time to learn about you, including your career goals and desired destinations. Your recruiter will guide you from one assignment to the next and be your advocate throughout your journey with us.

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Submit your online application, and we’ll be in touch right away. Once we’ve gotten to know you and matched you to an ideal position, we’ll work together to collect the rest of the details.

Full Service:

Along with your recruiter, you’ll have access to our dedicated operations and traveler experience teams. They help take care of all the details to make your assignment the very best it can be. You won’t go it alone—you can contact us any time, 24/7/365.

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What Can You Expect From an Ultrasound Tech Travel Job: Outlook and Salary?

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In this article, we dive into the specifics of one of the most rewarding allied health professions in the medical field - the ultrasound technician or sonographer, and more importantly, the role they play in travel assignments. We investigate their responsibilities, the necessary proficiency and experience needed for high-quality performance, their assistants' roles and job outlooks. Also, we delve into an analysis of their salary expectations and compare these with other professionals in the allied travel industry. For those interested in this challenging and fulfilling career as a travel healthcare professional, this comprehensive guide provides detailed insights and necessary considerations.

What is a Travel Ultrasound Tech Job?

A travel ultrasound tech is a medical imaging professional who takes temporary assignments around the country. Travel techs fill short-term staffing needs at healthcare facilities like hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers. They help provide continuous coverage when there are vacations, illnesses, or staff shortages.

Travel ultrasound tech jobs typically last around 13 weeks. Assignments can range from a few weeks to several months. Travelers get paid a weekly stipend on top of their regular pay to cover housing, meals, and transportation costs while on assignment.

As a travel tech, you get the opportunity to work in different settings and locations. It allows you to gain experience with diverse patient populations, procedures, and equipment. Traveling exposes you to the latest ultrasound technology and innovations.

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What Does an Ultrasound Tech Do in Travel Assignments?

A travel ultrasound tech performs the same duties as a staff tech. Their main role is conducting diagnostic imaging exams using ultrasound equipment. This involves:

• Preparing patients for procedures
• Operating ultrasound machines to obtain quality images
• Analyzing diagnostic images
• Providing a summary of findings to physicians
• Documenting results in patient records

Travel techs need to adapt to new hospital protocols and workflows at each assignment. They should be comfortable learning new ultrasound machines and PACS systems on the fly.

What Qualities Are Needed to Perform High Quality Ultrasounds?

To produce accurate and reliable ultrasound results, travel techs need:

• Technical skills - Operating ultrasound equipment and PACS/reporting systems
• Hand-eye coordination - Carefully manipulating the transducer to capture optimal images
• Communication skills - Explaining procedures to patients and collaborating with physicians
• Analytical ability - Evaluating ultrasound images to identify abnormalities
• Attention to detail - Producing meticulous documentation of findings

Traveling ultrasound techs should also be adaptable, independent, and comfortable in new environments. Having compassion and care for patients helps put them at ease during exams.

What is the Role of an Ultrasound Tech Assistant in Travel Ultrasound Tech Jobs?

Some travel ultrasound tech jobs are for assistant or trainee roles. As an ultrasound assistant, your responsibilities may include:

• Prepping exam rooms and patients
• Assisting sonographers with equipment setup and adjustments
• Cleaning transducers and disinfecting machines after use
• Restocking supplies
• Managing patient scheduling and paperwork
• Shadowing lead techs to learn scanning techniques

Assistant positions allow new grads to gain clinical experience. They provide training on the job under the supervision of experienced sonographers. This allows you to develop scanning skills and prepare for an independent ultrasound tech career.

How is the Job Outlook for Travel Ultrasound Technologists?

What is the career path for a travel ultrasound tech.

The typical career path for a travel ultrasound tech is:

• Earn an ultrasound technician certification or degree
• Get experience as a staff tech in a hospital or clinic
• Work 1-2 years gaining expertise in specialty areas like OB/GYN, vascular, or cardiac
• Apply to travel tech jobs at staffing agencies
• Complete 13 week assignments at different facilities as a traveler
• Consider settling into a permanent staff position at one of your favorite sites

Some techs work as travel sonographers for years, continually expanding their skills and earning higher pay. Others use it as a bridge early in their career to gain broad clinical experience before committing to a regular job.

How Does Acute Care Experience Benefit an Ultrasound Tech's Job Outlook?

Getting experience in acute care settings like hospitals and trauma centers is highly valued. It exposes you to complex cases and emergent situations. This develops clinical skills like:

• Performing ultrasounds quickly and accurately in urgent cases
• Prioritizing the most clinically important images
• Using ultrasound to guide vascular access and procedures
• Collaborating with physicians in ICU, OR, and ER settings
• Handling unstable patients with traumatic injuries or illnesses

Traveling offers the opportunity to gain acute care experience at top hospitals across the country. This expands your skillset and makes you more marketable when seeking future ultrasound jobs.

What Role Do Healthcare Employers Play in Ultrasound Tech Versus Travel Ultrasound Tech Job Outlook?

Healthcare facilities have an increasing demand for qualified ultrasound techs and travelers. With growing patient volumes and an aging population needing more diagnostic imaging, staffing shortages are common.

Facilities rely on travel techs to fill gaps and meet temporary needs. Travel assignments allow them to adjust staffing levels as demand fluctuates. Tech travelers also bring specialized expertise that a facility may lack.

For ultrasound techs, having travel experience makes you more appealing when applying for jobs. It demonstrates your adaptability, independence, and wide range of clinical skills. Facilities hiring look for techs with diverse experiences and flexibility.

The demand for both permanent and travel ultrasound techs is projected to grow substantially in the coming years. Shortages will lead to enhanced job prospects, competitive compensation, and expanded roles for sonographers.

What is the Salary Outlook for a Travel Ultrasound Tech?

The salary outlook for travel ultrasound techs is quite promising. As demand for medical imaging services continues to grow, there is an increasing need for qualified ultrasound technologists who are willing to take on temporary assignments at healthcare facilities around the country. This creates ample opportunities for travel techs to secure well-compensated contracts.

According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians in 2020 was $75,920 per year or $36.51 per hour. Those working as travel techs tend to earn even more thanks to stipends, bonuses, and higher hourly pay offered for their flexibility and skills.

Furthermore, the job outlook for ultrasound techs is very strong. Employment in this field is projected to grow 17% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. An aging population needing more medical care will drive the demand for sonography services. Travel techs stand to benefit greatly from this upwards trend.

What is the Average Salary for a Travel Ultrasound Technologist?

The average salary for a travel ultrasound technologist is typically $80,000-$100,000+ per year. However, salaries can vary quite a bit depending on assignment location, level of experience, specialty, and other factors.

Here is a breakdown of common compensation for travel ultrasound techs:

• Base Pay: $45-$60 per hour
• Housing Stipend: $1,500-$3,000 per month
• Meal Per Diem: $200-$300 per week
• Travel Allowance: $500-$1,000 per assignment
• Completion Bonuses: $1,000-$3,000 per assignment

When you add up the base hourly pay, tax-free stipends, bonuses, and other perks, total compensation can exceed $100,000 annually for top travel techs.

How Does a Week Including Stipend Affect a Travel Ultrasound Tech's Salary?

The weekly stipend provided to travel ultrasound techs as part of their compensation package can have a significant positive impact on their earnings. Stipends are intended to cover costs of temporary housing, meals, and incidentals while techs are on assignment away from home.

Stipends are usually $1,500-$3,000 per month, which works out to $375-$750 per week. Since stipends are not taxed, this extra $375-$750 per week goes directly into a travel tech's pocket as take-home pay, greatly boosting disposable income.

For example, if a travel tech has a base salary of $60 per hour and works 40 hours a week, their gross weekly income is $2,400. But if they also receive a $500 weekly stipend, their total weekly take home pay becomes $2,900 - a 21% increase.

Why Might Travel Ultrasound Techs Earn Higher Pay Than Standard Ultrasound Techs?

There are several reasons why travel ultrasound techs tend to earn higher salaries than technicians who work in permanent roles:

• Scarcity - Travel techs have specialized skills and the flexibility to fill urgent needs at different facilities around the country. Their mobility is valued.
• Incentives - Hospitals and clinics often offer higher pay rates, bonuses and stipends to attract the best travel techs to fill temporary vacancies.
• Expenses - Travel involves paying for housing, travel, meals and being away from home. Higher pay compensates for this disruption.
• Productivity - Travel techs are able to complete procedures and exams faster by focusing on one facility at a time.
• Experience - Travel techs tend to have Years of expertise working in diverse settings with cutting-edge technology.

In essence, travel techs earn more because they take on more responsibility, expenses and inconvenience in exchange for a lucrative short-term assignment.

What Should Ultrasound Technologists Expect from Other Allied Travel Jobs?

In addition to travel ultrasound technician roles, there are some other allied health travel job opportunities that experienced technologists may want to consider for temporary assignments:

What is the Job Description and Responsibilities for Allied Travelers like Lead Ultrasound Techs?

A lead ultrasound technologist or supervisor manages an imaging department and staff during a travel assignment. Typical responsibilities include:

• Overseeing day-to-day operations of the ultrasound department
• Coordinating exam schedules and staff assignments
• Training and evaluating ultrasound techs
• Ensuring quality control and compliance with protocols
• Liaising between sonography staff, physicians, and hospital administration
• Analyzing equipment needs and purchase recommendations
• Performing complex ultrasound exams

Strong leadership, communication, and clinical ultrasound skills are required for this role. The average salary for an allied travel lead ultrasound tech is $115,000-$130,000 annually.

How Do the Salaries and Job Outlook of Travel Sonographer Jobs Compare to Other Allied Travel Jobs?

Travel sonographer roles tend to be very well compensated compared to some other allied health travel positions. Here's a glance at average salaries:

• Travel Sonographer: $95,000
• Travel CT Technologist: $85,000
• Travel Radiology Tech: $75,000
• Travel Physical Therapist: $80,000
• Travel Occupational Therapist: $85,000

The job outlook for travel sonographers is also strong, projected to grow 19% from 2020-2030. Other allied travel roles like OT, PT, and radiology techs have projected growth of 10-15% over the next decade.

Do Sonography Jobs like Cardiovascular Ultrasound Tech and Breast Sonography Rt Have Different Job Outlooks and Salaries?

Yes, there can be some variance in job outlook and salary between different ultrasound specialties:

• Cardiac Sonographer: 23% projected job growth from 2020-2030, average salary around $75,000.
• Breast Sonographer: 15% projected growth, average salary around $73,000
• Abdominal Sonographer: 14% projected growth, average salary around $77,000.

In general, cardiovascular ultrasound techs have the best job prospects and highest pay due to an aging population with more heart health needs. However, all sonography specialties offer strong job security and salaries well above the national median wage.

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Location: Multiple Assignments Nationwide TotalMed is seeking experienced Ultrasound Techs / Sonographers nationwide. These assignments are typically 13-week travel assignments with both day and night shifts available.

Responsibilities:

• Explain ultrasound procedures to patients so they feel comfortable with the experience
• Calibrate, maintain and control all ultrasound equipment
• Perform ultrasounds on 10-15 patients per day, on average
• Take sonogram still images and video for physician and patients
• Notify Physicians of any abnormalities or concerns
• Chart ultrasound results when required

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• ARDMS Certified
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Ultrasound Technologists adjust, maintain, and operate sonography equipment. They work with doctors and patients to determine where and how to get the correct image. Ultrasound techs must be detail-oriented and able to keep clear and complete patient records. They must have excellent technical and organizational skills balanced by compassion and excellent communication skills to interact with others.

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Ultrasound Technologists have several certifications:

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