
Hospital | Ultrasound Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Fairbanks, AK
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Ultrasound Sonographer
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $67.36
- Weekly
- $2,425
- Yearly (full-time)
- $126,100
- Start date
- 10/11/2026
This job pays about $67.36/hour — 33% above the median for Ultrasound Sonographer jobs in Alaska ($50.81/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 Alaska right now
- 3 open Ultrasound Sonographer jobs in Alaska from 3 agencies, 3 of them in Fairbanks.
- Pay in these listings: $66.42 – $74.36/hour, median $67.36/hour.
- Typical Ultrasound Sonographer pay in Alaska: $50.81/hour ($105,685/year, BLS).
Job description
Travel Ultrasound Technologist / Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Job in Fairbanks, Alaska
Travel to Fairbanks, Alaska, as an experienced Ultrasound Technologist or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in a dynamic inpatient imaging department. This travel healthcare job offers a consistent 3-shift schedule, meaningful case variety, and the chance to deliver high-quality patient care in a supportive hospital setting surrounded by year-round outdoor adventure.
Job Details
- Position Type: Travel Ultrasound Technologist
- Setting: Inpatient hospital-based ultrasound / diagnostic imaging
- Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
- Start Date: 10/11/2026
- End Date: 2/28/2027
- Duration: Approximately 20 weeks
- Weekly Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12 hours, rotating evenings/nights
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,340 - $2,510
- Weekend Coverage: As needed
- On-Call: 1 twenty-four-hour shift per week, plus rotating weekend call and additional coverage as needed
- Floating: May float between inpatient and outpatient ultrasound areas
Job Requirements
- 3+ years of total ultrasound technologist experience
- Inpatient ultrasound experience required
- Experience with OB anatomy, breast, and general ultrasound required
- Experience with musculoskeletal, vascular studies, and neonatal head/hip imaging preferred
- Experience reviewing orders in an outpatient setting and assisting with ultrasound protocols
- ARDMS or ARRT - Ultrasound certification required
- BLS certification required
- Travel ultrasound experience preferred
- Ability to adapt to a variable schedule, rotating call, weekends, and holidays
Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality ultrasound imaging for inpatient and outpatient patients as needed
- Complete OB and general sonography studies, which make up a major portion of the caseload
- Support additional diagnostic imaging needs such as breast, musculoskeletal, vascular, and neonatal studies when appropriate
- Review imaging orders and assist with protocol guidance to ensure accurate study completion
- Maintain strong communication with the care team to support efficient patient flow and patient-centered care
- Provide flexible coverage across assigned shifts, on-call requirements, weekends, and holidays
- Float between inpatient and outpatient ultrasound settings based on department needs
- Deliver compassionate care while maintaining a high standard of technical excellence in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Apply now to join a rewarding travel ultrasound tech opportunity in Fairbanks, Alaska, and bring your expertise to a high-quality imaging team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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