Mid Level Ultrasound Technologist Jobs
Mid level ultrasound technologist jobs go to sonographers ready to own full exam workflows, interpret findings with minimal oversight, and guide less experienced techs through complex cases. Openings are predominantly on-site across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Optum, University of Miami, and UNC Health hiring at this level now.
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Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
Using ultrasound / sonography equipment and standards, the Ultrasound Imaging Technologist prepares and performs procedures and tests used to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. By interviewing and preparing patients with in-depth understanding of the equipment and procedures, this role ensures effective, safe use of this equipment and drives optimal care outcomes. As an experienced imaging technologist, this team member will work under minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment in the performance of their role.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts sonography / ultrasound screening, ensuring both the safe function of equipment and pursuing the best quality imaging from the procedure.
- Reads and comprehends imaging order, engaging with radiologist when order is unclear, complex or warrants deeper review.
- Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history components that may warrant a more in-depth examination for safety.
- Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and the capabilities / limitations of both hardware and specific imaging sequences.
- Guides patients, some distressed, through their examination, applying subject matter expertise and cultural competency to explain the exam. Sets expectations and calms patient for effective imaging.
- Precepts entry-level staff and orients new colleagues as assigned. Collaborates to plan the workday and patient flow with colleagues.
Other information:
Schedule: 3x12s Either Friday, Saturday, and Sunday or Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Five (5) years of experience working in a clinical imaging role, three (3) years of which must be specifically in ultrasound / sonography
- Registration as an Ultrasound / Sonography technologist from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- Good understanding of human anatomy - can be established through education or experience
- Experience reading and interpreting complex radiology orders
- Experience working with a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
Preferred
- Additional continuing education registration in sonography specializations such as a vascular technologist (RVT) as administered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Job Details
Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Ultrasound
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: PARD RAD
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
Using ultrasound / sonography equipment and standards, the Ultrasound Imaging Technologist prepares and performs procedures and tests used to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. By interviewing and preparing patients with in-depth understanding of the equipment and procedures, this role ensures effective, safe use of this equipment and drives optimal care outcomes. As an experienced imaging technologist, this team member will work under minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment in the performance of their role.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts sonography / ultrasound screening, ensuring both the safe function of equipment and pursuing the best quality imaging from the procedure.
- Reads and comprehends imaging order, engaging with radiologist when order is unclear, complex or warrants deeper review.
- Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history components that may warrant a more in-depth examination for safety.
- Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and the capabilities / limitations of both hardware and specific imaging sequences.
- Guides patients, some distressed, through their examination, applying subject matter expertise and cultural competency to explain the exam. Sets expectations and calms patient for effective imaging.
- Precepts entry-level staff and orients new colleagues as assigned. Collaborates to plan the workday and patient flow with colleagues.
Other information:
Schedule: 3x12s Either Friday, Saturday, and Sunday or Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Five (5) years of experience working in a clinical imaging role, three (3) years of which must be specifically in ultrasound / sonography
- Registration as an Ultrasound / Sonography technologist from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- Good understanding of human anatomy - can be established through education or experience
- Experience reading and interpreting complex radiology orders
- Experience working with a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
Preferred
- Additional continuing education registration in sonography specializations such as a vascular technologist (RVT) as administered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Job Details
Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Ultrasound
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: PARD RAD
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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Mid Level Ultrasound Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level ultrasound technologist job?
Position yourself around clinical ownership rather than basic competency. Highlight your ability to handle complex or high-acuity exams independently, document your experience with multiple modalities such as vascular, abdominal, or OB, and show any informal mentorship of newer staff. Employers at this level want sonographers who reduce supervision burden, so frame your resume around decisions you made, not just tasks you completed.
Which companies hire mid level ultrasound technologists?
Companies hiring mid level ultrasound technologists right now include Optum, University of Miami, and UNC Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers large health systems, regional hospital networks, outpatient imaging centers, and specialty clinics that need experienced sonographers who can work independently across a full patient caseload.
Are there remote mid level ultrasound technologist jobs?
Yes, though they represent a smaller share of the market than in most other healthcare fields, given that hands-on scanning is typically required. About 0% of mid level ultrasound technologist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and these tend to be roles in tele-sonography oversight, quality assurance, or education rather than direct patient scanning positions.
How do I move up to a mid level ultrasound technologist role?
Growth from entry level into mid level comes from deepening both technical range and clinical judgment over time. Focus on earning additional ARDMS or CCI credentials in a second specialty, taking on harder case types without prompting, and volunteering to orient new hires. Employers look for a consistent record of working independently, producing diagnostic-quality images across varied patient populations, and flagging clinical findings accurately.
Which industries hire the most mid level ultrasound technologists?
Mid Level ultrasound technologist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive the strongest demand at this experience level because they require sonographers who can manage high patient volumes, cover multiple exam types, and operate with limited radiologist or physician oversight on routine cases.