Ultrasonographer Jobs in Oakland, CA

An Ultrasonographer, also known as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, uses ultrasound equipment to produce images or conduct tests for physicians to aid in assessing and diagnosing medical conditions. The images they create, known as sonograms or ultrasound scans, can involve various parts of the body, such as the abdomen, heart, blood vessels, and female reproductive system. An Ultrasonographer in the radiology field has the crucial role of helping determine the nature of a patient's illness by operating complex medical instruments, ensuring patient comfort, and interpreting the images for doctors.

To become an effective Ultrasonographer, individuals must have a keen eye for detail, strong technical and problem-solving skills, and excellent hand-eye coordination. They should also possess good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with patients and medical staff effectively. A certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) is typically required, which validates their competency and skills in the field. Before becoming an Ultrasonographer, a person would usually have roles such as a Radiologic Technologist, Ultrasound Technician, or even a Nurse, which provide valuable patient care experience and familiarity with medical environments.

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Travel Ultrasound Technologist in Fremont, CA

  • Soliant Health
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Essential Qualifications: Current certification in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or equivalent Proven expertise in General Ultrasound imaging Preferred: Experience with diverse patient populations Active...

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Travel Ultrasound Tech

  • Soliant Health
  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Schedule/Hours: Travel assignment (specific schedule details provided upon interview) Key Qualifications: ARDMS certification required Proven experience in general ultrasound imaging Proficiency with...

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Ultrasound Tech

  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Description: As an Ultrasound Technician, you'll be the primary resource for all technical aspects of ultrasound procedures....

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Perinatal Sonographer

  • Stanford Medicine Children's Health
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago

License/Certification: ARDMS by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography KNOWLEDGE These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential...

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Relief Ultrasound Sonographer

  • Stanford Medicine Children's Health
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS); -and- 2.    ...

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Sonographer II, PD

  • Sutter Health
  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 days ago

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...

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Registered Vascular Sonographer

  • AMN Corporate
  • Kentfield, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Kentfield, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago

REQUIREMENTS Sonographer, Diagnostic Experience: 1 year Certifications: BLS-AHA(Copy needed); CERT-ARDMS- RDMS(AB)(Copy needed); CERT-ARRT- S(Copy needed) AND Sonographer, Vascular Certifications: RVT-VT...

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Travel Radiology / Cardiology Ultrasound Tech Maternal Fetal

  • Aya Healthcare
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Travel Radiology / Cardiology Ultrasound Tech Maternal Fetal job in Palo Alto, California paying $2771.00 to $2991.20 weekly....

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Sonographer II- Diagnostic Imaging

  • Sutter Health
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Job Description : EDUCATION: Other: Graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: ARDMS-American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Upon...

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Allied Radiology - Ultrasound Technician

  • Ingenovis Health
  • Kentfield, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Kentfield, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Allied Radiology - Ultrasound Technician As an Ultrasound Technician, you'll be the primary resource for all technical aspects of ultrasound procedures....

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Sonographer III - 40 hours

  • Kaiser Permanente
  • South San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination....

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Senior Sonographer, Ultrasound Full Time, Rotating shifts (08HR)

  • Stanford Health Care
  • Oakland, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 21 days ago

and equipment/instrumentation Licenses and Certifications ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography....

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Sonographer- Ophthalmic Sonographer

  • Adecco US, Inc.
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 27 days ago

**Schedule** Day Shift | 8-hour shifts | 40 hours/week | Full-Time **What You'll Do** + Perform ophthalmic ultrasound procedures and ensure accurate, high-quality imaging + Explain procedures to patients...

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Specialty Sonographer - Perinatology - On Call

  • Kaiser Permanente
  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 27 days ago

exams and procedures in one or two registry disciplines as defined by the ARDMS or CCI....

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Sonographer III, Maternal Fetal Medicine

  • Sutter Health
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 27 days ago

program (verification not required for those possessing ARDMS) CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: ARDMS (OB) BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider OR ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support DEPARTMENT REQUIRED...

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Salary for Ultrasonographer Jobs in Oakland, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRadiology research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Ultrasonographers in Oakland, CA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
42.7%
Bachelor's Degree
34.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.4%
Master's Degree
5.5%
High School or GED
4.4%
Doctorate Degree
2.9%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Ultrasonographers in Oakland, CA
1-2 years
57.2%
2-4 years
15.5%
None
12.6%
Less than 1 year
10.5%
6-8 years
2.4%
8-10 years
1.7%


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