Sonographer Jobs in Virginia
Sonographer jobs in Virginia are consistently in demand, with openings spread across hospital systems, outpatient imaging centers, cardiology practices, and women's health clinics serving candidates from entry-level through senior lead roles. The busiest hiring markets are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads, where established employers like Inova Health System, VCU Health, and Sentara Healthcare regularly post positions. The most sought-after specialties in Virginia are cardiac, OB/GYN, and vascular sonography. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Variable, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
- Length: 26 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Sonographer with 1+ years of pediatric sonography experience and ECMO procedure knowledge for a 26-week assignment.
Details
- Hospital setting covering NICU, PICU, and Cardiac ICU units
- Performs echocardiographic studies across the full spectrum of fetal congenital (22+ weeks), pediatric heart disease, and adult congenital diagnoses
- Assists with bedside ECMO weans and catheter placement
- 4 scanners available on unit
- Uses Epic EMR and PACS Fuji CV Synapse
- Utilizes Phillips ultrasound equipment
- Variable 8-hour day shifts with start times between 7 AM and 9 AM, ending by 5 PM
- 40 hours per week
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year experience in pediatric sonography required
- BLS and ARDMS certification required
- License required if applicable
- Registry in Pediatric Echocardiography preferred
- Fetal echo experience encouraged
- Adult echo experience a plus
- Extensive understanding of congenital and unusual forms of non-congenital heart disease required
- Experience with ECMO procedures required
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include recognizing and triaging emergent situations
- Provides written communication to cardiologists
- Responsible for maintenance of equipment as well as logging and billing of procedures
- Facility orientation lasts 1-2 weeks
- Caribbean Blue scrubs required
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Variable, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
- Length: 26 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Sonographer with 1+ years of pediatric sonography experience and ECMO procedure knowledge for a 26-week assignment.
Details
- Hospital setting covering NICU, PICU, and Cardiac ICU units
- Performs echocardiographic studies across the full spectrum of fetal congenital (22+ weeks), pediatric heart disease, and adult congenital diagnoses
- Assists with bedside ECMO weans and catheter placement
- 4 scanners available on unit
- Uses Epic EMR and PACS Fuji CV Synapse
- Utilizes Phillips ultrasound equipment
- Variable 8-hour day shifts with start times between 7 AM and 9 AM, ending by 5 PM
- 40 hours per week
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year experience in pediatric sonography required
- BLS and ARDMS certification required
- License required if applicable
- Registry in Pediatric Echocardiography preferred
- Fetal echo experience encouraged
- Adult echo experience a plus
- Extensive understanding of congenital and unusual forms of non-congenital heart disease required
- Experience with ECMO procedures required
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include recognizing and triaging emergent situations
- Provides written communication to cardiologists
- Responsible for maintenance of equipment as well as logging and billing of procedures
- Facility orientation lasts 1-2 weeks
- Caribbean Blue scrubs required
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- Investment & Asset Management3
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sonographer jobs across Virginia.
- Active ARDMS, CCI, or ARRT credential recognized by Virginia healthcare employers
- Graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited sonography or diagnostic medical imaging program
- Proficiency in at least one specialty area such as cardiac, vascular, or OB/GYN sonography
- Experience operating ultrasound equipment and documenting findings in electronic health records
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with physicians and care teams
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, or on-call schedules depending on facility needs
Sonographer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sonographer in Virginia?
Virginia does not require a state-issued sonographer license, but virtually all employers require a nationally recognized credential such as ARDMS, CCI, or ARRT registration before hiring. You first complete an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program, typically an associate or bachelor's degree from a CAAHEP-accredited school. After graduating, you sit for the relevant specialty exam and obtain your credential, which is what Virginia employers use to verify competency.
How much do sonographers make in Virginia?
Sonographers in Virginia earn a median of about $95,660 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,540 for the lowest 10% to over $122,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire sonographers in Virginia?
Employers hiring sonographers in Virginia right now include University of Virginia, Inova Health System, and VCU Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's large integrated health systems, including those with academic medical centers and regional community hospitals, tend to post the steadiest volume of openings.
Which Virginia cities have the most sonographer jobs?
Richmond, Lynchburg, and Charlottesville have the most sonographer openings in Virginia right now. Northern Virginia and Richmond lead because of their dense concentration of major health systems, academic medical centers, and specialty imaging practices, while Hampton Roads reflects the large military and civilian hospital presence anchored by Sentara Healthcare and regional outpatient networks.
Are there remote sonographer jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of sonographer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects the hands-on, patient-facing nature of the work. The narrow remote segment mostly covers tele-review roles where credentialed sonographers interpret archived studies or provide quality oversight rather than performing live scans.
How can I get hired as a sonographer in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a new-grad or sonographer trainee position directly at a large Virginia health system, where Inova Health System and Sentara Healthcare have onboarded recent graduates into structured orientation programs. Candidates who completed clinical rotations at a Virginia facility and hold a current ARDMS registry have a clear advantage. Lateral moves from related roles such as radiologic technologist or patient care technician can also open doors, especially at facilities willing to cross-train credentialed imaging staff into sonography.
Where can I find and apply to sonographer jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to sonographer jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that fit your specialty and experience level below and apply directly.
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