Sonographer

Sonographer
Location: Albany, New York
Pay Rate: $55.00 – $57.00 per hour
Position Overview
Our client, an established healthcare organization, is seeking a registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer for an onsite, 90-day contract engagement in Albany, New York. The role supports an ultrasound service performing abdominal, small parts, vascular, and obstetric or gynecologic imaging for a varied patient population.
This position suits a sonographer who combines strong scanning technique with genuine patient rapport. Whether you are seeking your next permanent role or an employed professional broadening your exposure, the engagement offers steady volume, a collegial imaging team, and a clearly defined commitment.
Key Responsibilities
You will perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations across the department's scope of practice, selecting appropriate transducers and settings, optimizing image parameters, and capturing complete, well-documented studies that support confident radiologist interpretation.
You will review requisitions and prior imaging to understand the clinical question, obtain relevant patient history, explain procedures clearly to reduce anxiety, and position patients safely and comfortably for the duration of each study.
You will recognize significant or emergent findings during scanning and communicate them promptly to the radiologist, providing preliminary technical observations within your scope of practice and ensuring urgent results reach the right clinician without delay.
You will document technical findings and measurements in the reporting system, transmit images to PACS accurately, perform routine equipment quality assurance, keep scanning rooms clean and stocked, and follow infection prevention protocols including proper transducer disinfection between patients.
You will manage the daily examination schedule in coordination with the front desk and nursing units, sequencing inpatient, outpatient, and emergency studies to keep the department moving and to accommodate urgent add-ons without disrupting scheduled patients. You will also verify appropriate examination ordering against clinical indication, raising questions with the radiologist where the requested study may not answer the clinical question.
Requirements
ARDMS registration is required, with credentialing appropriate to the examinations performed, such as RDMS in Abdomen or Obstetrics and Gynecology. Graduation from an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program is required, along with any New York credential needed to practice.
Prior clinical sonography experience in a hospital or outpatient imaging setting is required, along with current BLS certification and proficiency with PACS.
You must demonstrate strong scanning technique and image optimization skills, the ability to recognize abnormal findings, and the physical capability to perform sustained scanning and assist with patient positioning and transfers. Reliable onsite availability is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Multiple ARDMS credentials, particularly RVT for vascular imaging, are strongly preferred. Experience with portable and bedside scanning, and with emergency or trauma ultrasound, is valued.
Familiarity with a range of ultrasound platforms, experience precepting students or newer sonographers, and prior contract or travel experience are all advantageous.
Willingness to participate in call coverage or extended-hours scheduling is valued in a hospital-based service. Experience with obstetric imaging including detailed anatomy scanning, comfort with challenging body habitus and technically difficult studies, and a demonstrated commitment to ergonomic scanning practice are all viewed favorably.
Compensation and Benefits
This engagement pays an hourly rate in the range of $55.00 to $57.00, based on experience and credentials held, across a 90-day contract with a defined end date.
You will work with experienced radiologists and sonographers in a well-equipped department covering a broad case mix. The defined assignment length supports personal planning, and extension or follow-on assignments may be available subject to performance and organizational need.
This is a contract engagement placed through our recruiting team. We work closely with our contract professionals throughout the assignment, from onboarding and first-week check-ins through to end-of-contract planning, and we actively look for the next opportunity for people who deliver well. Many of our contract placements lead to extensions, repeat assignments, or permanent conversion.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and interview process on request. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the engagement.