Hospital | Ultrasound Tech

Ultrasound Technologist II – 13-Week Hospital Contract in Bakersfield, CA

Join a hospital imaging team as an Ultrasound Technologist II, also known as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, in Bakersfield, California. This on-site 13-week healthcare contract offers experienced sonographers the opportunity to perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations for patients across the lifespan in a collaborative acute-care environment. Bakersfield provides a sunny Central Valley setting with access to nearby foothills, outdoor recreation, local dining, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Ultrasound Technologist Job Details

• Job Title: Ultrasound Technologist II / Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• Specialty: Diagnostic Ultrasound and Sonography
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based ultrasound department
• Location: Bakersfield, California
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,920–$2,060
• Start Date: August 24, 2026
• End Date: November 20, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 40 hours per week; primarily 10-hour day shifts with rotating and on-call shifts
• Call Requirements: Overnight call and occasional overnight shifts may be required
• Work Arrangement: On-site hospital position

Ultrasound Technologist Requirements

• At least 2 years of acute-care hospital ultrasound experience
• Current ARDMS certification required
• Strong vascular ultrasound and obstetric ultrasound experience
• Proficiency performing diagnostic ultrasound examinations and recognizing normal and abnormal anatomy
• Ability to work independently during scheduled, rotating, and on-call assignments
• Strong communication, clinical documentation, organization, and patient-care skills

Diagnostic Sonographer Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound studies using appropriate transducers, equipment, and examination techniques.
• Prepare examination rooms and patients, explain procedures, position patients safely, and provide appropriate patient protection.
• Correlate clinical history with requested examinations and consult with radiologists or physicians regarding appropriate procedures.
• Perform vascular, obstetric, and other ultrasound examinations for newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, identify relevant abnormalities, and extend examinations appropriately within professional scope.
• Document patient history, images, consents, procedures, and other required medical records accurately.
• Provide technical assistance during ultrasound-guided biopsies, aspirations, and other procedures.
• Participate in physician image-review sessions and contribute technical knowledge to the diagnostic process.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain complex ultrasound equipment and ancillary imaging devices.
• Maintain clean, orderly examination areas, adequate supplies, procedure manuals, daily logs, and accurate scan records.
• Coordinate department schedules and workload while maintaining effective relationships with patients and health care team members.
• Educate and support students, new sonographers, and other health care providers as assigned.
• Provide first-aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation assistance when needed and within qualifications.

Apply now for this Ultrasound Technologist II contract opportunity and join a hospital imaging team in Bakersfield, California.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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