Travel 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.
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
Screening Questions
How many years of experience do you have relevant to this Travel Sonographer role?
Do you hold any required licenses or certifications for this position?
Are you available to work onsite in Albany, New York?
Numbers & Facts
Location
Albany, New York
Website
https://www.theemployeeconnect.com/
Skills
Anatomyunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cleanroomunmatched
Ergonomicsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Image Optimizationunmatched
Infection Controlunmatched
Medical Diagnosisunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Obstetrics and Gynecologyunmatched
Outpatient Careunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Historyunmatched
Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)unmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Radiologyunmatched
Support Documentationunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Ultrasoundunmatched
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