
Hospital | Ultrasound Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Mason City, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Ultrasound Sonographer
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $50.97
- Weekly
- $1,835
- Yearly (full-time)
- $95,420
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 2, 2026
This job pays about $50.97/hour — 23% above the median for Ultrasound Sonographer jobs in Iowa ($41.58/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Ultrasound Sonographer jobs in Iowa right now
- 12 open Ultrasound Sonographer jobs in Iowa from 4 agencies, 4 of them in Mason City.
- Pay in these listings: $48.48 – $70.50/hour, median $59.00/hour.
- Typical Ultrasound Sonographer pay in Iowa: $41.58/hour ($86,486/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($60.89/hour across 5 jobs).
Job description
Ultrasound Technologist (Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) – Hospital Travel Contract in Mason City, Iowa
Join a hospital imaging team as an Ultrasound Technologist, Ultrasound Technician, or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Mason City, Iowa. This 13-week travel healthcare contract offers day shifts, a 36-hour workweek, and the opportunity to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging in a supportive hospital environment. Mason City offers a welcoming North Iowa community with local arts, parks, and outdoor recreation.
Ultrasound Technologist Job Details
- Location: Mason City, Iowa
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital Ultrasound and Diagnostic Imaging Department
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770–$1,900
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- End Date: January 31, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 36 hours per week; two 12-hour shifts and two 8-hour shifts
- Shift: Day shifts
- Work Arrangement: On-site hospital position
- Additional Schedule Details: No weekends, no on-call shifts, and no holiday shifts
Ultrasound Technologist Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent experience as an Ultrasound Technologist, Ultrasound Technician, or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in a hospital or comparable clinical setting
- Current Ultrasound Technician certification or applicable professional credential
- Ability to complete license or certificate verification before onboarding
- Strong understanding of patient safety, infection prevention, and diagnostic imaging standards
- Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work scheduled day shifts in an on-site hospital environment
Ultrasound Technologist Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations according to established protocols and physician orders
- Prepare patients, explain procedures, and promote comfort and safety throughout each exam
- Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment while recognizing and reporting equipment concerns
- Capture high-quality diagnostic images and verify that studies are complete and technically appropriate
- Document examinations accurately and communicate relevant findings or concerns to the appropriate clinical team
- Collaborate with providers, nurses, and other imaging professionals to support efficient patient care
- Follow hospital policies, regulatory standards, and department procedures
Apply now for this Ultrasound Technologist travel contract in Mason City, Iowa, and join a dedicated hospital imaging team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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