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Lead Ultrasound Technologist

Burbank, CA · On-site

$33 - $37/hr

When you join us as a Lead Ultrasound Technologist, you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who deliver quality, value, and access in the 21st century and align all stakeholders ...

RadNet

Lead Ultrasound Technologist

Burbank, CA · On-site

$33/hr

When you join us as a Lead Ultrasound Technologist, you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who deliver quality, value, and access in the 21st century and align all stakeholders ...

RadNet

Lead Ultrasound Technologist

Bel Air, MD · On-site

$38 - $50/hr

When you join us as a Lead Ultrasound Technologist, you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who deliver quality, value, and access in the 21st century and align all stakeholders ...

RadNet

Lead Ultrasound Technologist

Bel Air, MD · On-site

$36 - $48/hr

When you join us as a Lead Ultrasound Technologist, you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who deliver quality, value, and access in the 21st century and align all stakeholders ...

RadNet

Lead Ultrasound Technologist

Bel Air, MD

$36 - $48/hr

When you join us as a Lead Ultrasound Technologist, you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who deliver quality, value, and access in the 21st century and align all stakeholders ...

RadNet

Lead Ultrasound Technologist

Burbank, CA

$33 - $37/hr

When you join us as a Lead Ultrasound Technologist, you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who deliver quality, value, and access in the 21st century and align all stakeholders ...

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How much do lead ultrasound jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead ultrasound in the United States is $25.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by a lead ultrasound professional, and how can they be managed?

Lead Ultrasound professionals often balance performing high-quality diagnostic imaging with supervising staff and coordinating daily workflow. Common challenges include managing scheduling conflicts, ensuring equipment maintenance, and training sonographers on new protocols. Effective communication, ongoing professional development, and strong organizational skills are crucial for overcoming these hurdles. Collaborating closely with radiologists, physicians, and administrative teams helps ensure efficient patient care and a supportive work environment.

What is the difference between Lead Ultrasound vs Ultrasound Technologist?

AspectLead UltrasoundUltrasound Technologist
CertificationsRegistered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), leadership trainingRegistered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
Work EnvironmentSupervisory role, overseeing ultrasound staff, managing schedulesPerforming diagnostic ultrasound scans in hospitals, clinics
ResponsibilitiesTeam supervision, quality assurance, trainingConducting ultrasound exams, patient positioning

The Lead Ultrasound typically holds a supervisory role with additional responsibilities in team management and quality control, while the Ultrasound Technologist focuses on performing diagnostic scans. Both roles require similar certifications and work in clinical settings, but the Lead Ultrasound involves leadership duties.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead ultrasound technologist?

To thrive as a Lead Ultrasound Technologist, you need advanced knowledge of sonography, strong clinical skills, and typically an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in diagnostic medical sonography along with ARDMS certification. Proficiency with ultrasound machines, PACS systems, and quality assurance protocols is essential. Leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication are critical soft skills for managing teams and ensuring patient care standards. These skills and qualities are important because they ensure accurate diagnostics, smooth departmental operations, and high-quality patient outcomes.

What is a lead ultrasound?

A Lead Ultrasound is a senior technologist in a medical imaging department who specializes in performing and overseeing ultrasound procedures. This role involves not only conducting diagnostic sonographic examinations but also supervising and mentoring other ultrasound technologists. Lead Ultrasounds are responsible for ensuring quality control, maintaining equipment, coordinating scheduling, and often assisting with department administration. They serve as a point of contact between the ultrasound team and other medical staff, ensuring that patients receive accurate and timely imaging services.
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Infographic showing various Lead Ultrasound job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,817 per year, or $25.4 per hour.

Lead Ultrasound Technologist

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center

Hendersonville, TN • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Day shift 7am-4:30pm

4-9's, Every Wednesday off

Call rotation required

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Lead Ultrasound Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications What you will do:
  • Supervises Radiology departments and front desk personnel within Medical Imaging.
  • Assists in performing imaging procedures in assigned modalities
  • Oversees the continuation of providing quality patient care while striving to reduce costs of assigned areas.
  • Maintains a steady workflow through their departments.
  • Ensures effective departmental operations in accordance with budgetary guidelines, departmental standards and all applicable regulatory requirements
  • Oversees the day to day staffing schedules and requirements of their department.
  • Performs radiology exams of patients maintaining a high quality of care and completes all functions associated with procedure in a timely manner.
  • Takes call as necessary.
  • Participates in PI plan.
  • Participates and assists department management with ACR accreditation activities and requirements, including quality assurance programs related to the requirements.
  • Maintains supplies and inventory.

What qualifications you will need:

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • Graduate of an accredited school of radiological technology
  • (RDMS) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
  • (AB) Registered Abdomen
  • (RVT) Registered Vascular Tech
  • 3 years post-graduate experience and 2 years supervisory/lead experience preferred
Benefits

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center is a 150 bed hospital that has provided high-quality health care for over 40 years. The facility is the first Accredited Chest Pain Center in Sumner County and a Certified Primary Stroke Center. The Birth Center at TriStar Hendersonville, featuring Sumner County’s only Level II NICU services which hosts spacious LDRP suites and a lactation boutique for inpatient and outpatient services. In addition, our facility is Gold Seal Certified in Total Hip and Total with The Joint Commission.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Lead Ultrasound Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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