Sonographer I

Sutter Health·Santa Rosa, New Mexico

$70 - $87/hrFull Time On Site Remote friendly 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Sonographer I · $70 - $87/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+11% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Santa Rosa, New Mexico ($63.17/hr)

18 similar openings in the Santa Rosa area · median $63.17/hr

3 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

$50.00/hr · p10p90 · $70.81/hr

this role: $69.88/hrmedian $63.17/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted allied health roles in Santa Rosa, New Mexico rates. This role sits in the 91st percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 11% above the Santa Rosa, New Mexico median for allied health roles.

Perform routine and specialized sonography procedures to produce quality images for physician diagnosis and treatment. Ensure patient safety and privacy while delivering optimal care and monitoring patients effectively.

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - North

Position Overview

Competently performs routine and specialized sonography procedures of moderate complexity to produce quality images to physicians and other health care providers for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of injury or disease.

Works independently, exercising sound judgment, and executing developed clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and situations to deliver accurate results in a timely manner.

Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication.

Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.

Job Description

Education: Other: Graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

OR possession of ARDMS evidencing completion of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Certification & licensure

ARDMS-American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Upon Hire BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire Must possess two of the following:

AB-Abdomen certification Upon Hire BR-Breast certification Upon Hire FE-Fetal Echocardiography certification Upon Hire OB/GYN-Obstetrics & Gynecology Upon Hire PS-Pediatric Sonography Upon Hire RVT-Registered Vascular Technician Upon Hire TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years of recent relevant experience as a Sonographer

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week

Variable

Every Weekend, Saturday

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $70 - $87/hr
Location: Santa Rosa, New Mexico
Posted: Jul 20, 2026
Application: Employer website

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