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As of Jul 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant sonography principles and instrumentation in the United States is $64,055.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Assistant Sonography Principles And Instrumentation job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 11% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,055 per year, or $30.8 per hour.
Sonographer. UH Ahuja Breast Center

Sonographer. UH Ahuja Breast Center

University Hospitals

Beachwood, OH • On-site

$33.09 - $50.40/hr

Full-time, Part-time

PTO

Posted 8 days ago


University Hospitals rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 613 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

298th of 877 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Radiology candidates who accept a part-time or full-time position with University Hospitals are eligible for: 

  • Competitive hourly rate 

  • Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant work experience  

  • Sign-on bonus ($10,000 for full-time or $5,000 for part-time) 

  • Tuition reimbursement after six months 

  • Career Ladder Progression 

  • Free Parking  

  • Monday through Friday: NO holidays, on-calls or Sundays

  • New Graduates welcome to apply; training offered

A Brief Overview:  

A Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech) is a diagnostic medical professional whom provides diagnostic medical ultrasound exams consistent with their education and training, and in accordance with facility policies and procedures and applicable professional standards. The Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, maintaining patient workflow, technical aspects of equipment maintenance, and quality assessment (QA). The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self motivated to increase their level of understanding and knowledge of the field, pathologically process and advancements in ultrasound technology.

What You Will Do:  

  • Validate patient order and review relevant prior imaging
  • Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct ultrasound exams in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures
  • Consistently follow hospital policy to correctly identify patients and communicate and explain exam in a manner appropriate to the patient's ability to understand
  • Perform ultrasound examination in accordance with departmental protocols while utilizing critical thinking skills and independent judgment to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological and clinical conditions are accurately captured
  • Completed structured reporting document, identify exam limitations, assure images are uploaded to PACS and review exam with radiologist as needed
  • Perform, follow protocol, and maintain competency for High Level Disinfection procedures
  • Provide age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics
  • Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws ( HIPAA) and adhere to hospital policies
  • Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, and members of the health care team
  • Maintain required credentials and licenses
  • Follow proper procedure to report equipment failures
  • Adhere to hospital safety and regulatory( DNV, ODH, etc.) standards

Additional Responsibilities:  

  • Follow Radiology communication plan
  • Completing annual training before deadline as required by hospital leadership
  • Must demonstrate the ability to work independently
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  • Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education: 

  • Other Accredited Program: completion of an accredited program in a school of Sonography (Required)

Work Experience: 

  • Previous Sonography experience (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

  • Knowledge of sterile technique and surgical procedures (Preferred proficiency)
  • Basic computer knowledge. (Required proficiency)
  • Knowledge of various types of ultrasound equipment. (Required proficiency)
  • Basic knowledge of oxygen tanks, suction machines and IVAC pumps. (Preferred proficiency)
  • Knowledge of computer stored images (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications: 

  • SPI (Sonography Principles & Instrumentation Examination) (Required Upon Hire) and
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification in a specialty (e.g., RVT, Abdomen, Breast); based on location and job function, RVT and/or Breast certification may be required (Required within 6 Months) and
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)

Physical Demands: 

  • Standing Frequently
  • Walking Frequently
  • Sitting Rarely
  • Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
  • Balancing Occasionally
  • Stooping Frequently
  • Kneeling Frequently
  • Crouching Frequently
  • Crawling Occasionally
  • Reaching Frequently
  • Handling Frequently
  • Grasping Frequently
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions Constantly
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements: 

  • 10%

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For more than 155 years, University Hospitals has been on a mission to heal, teach and discover. As a renowned academic medical center and community hospital network, we’ve expanded across Northeast Ohio to deliver what matters most to our patients: personalized, compassionate care; medical discovery and breakthroughs; and high-quality, affordable care close to home.

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Headquarters location

Cleveland, OH, US

Year founded

1866