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Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) | ARDMS-Certified Sonographer | Night Shift | Near Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX
$63,345 - $96,887 a year

Profession:

Radiology,Allied Health

Start date:

25 Sep 2026

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Details

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) | ARDMS-Certified Sonographer | Night Shift | Near Dallas, TX

Position

Ultrasound Technologist -- ARDMS Certified, RVT

Location

Near Dallas, Texas

Salary

$63,345 -- $96,887 per year

Schedule: Full-Time, Permanent | Night Shift | Monday through Thursday, 8:00 PM to 6:30 AM


Job Description

Night-Shift Sonography in One of Texas's Most Thriving Metro Areas -- With a Sign-On Bonus to Get You Here

If you are a credentialed Ultrasound Technologist with vascular expertise and you prefer the rhythm of nights, this opportunity delivers something rare: a compressed, four-day workweek on a consistent night schedule, a competitive salary stretching to nearly $97,000, and a sign-on bonus attached to a permanent, full-time position inside an acute-care facility near Dallas, Texas. This is not a travel contract or a temporary fill. It is a long-term seat on a sonography team serving real patients in one of the country's most dynamic healthcare markets.


Overview

This position is embedded within an acute-care medical facility near Dallas that operates around the clock to serve a diverse and high-acuity patient population. As the overnight sonographer, you will be the imaging specialist physicians depend on when diagnostic clarity cannot wait until morning. The scope of practice spans general abdominal imaging as well as vascular and OB/GYN sonography, making this a technically rich role that rewards breadth of credential. Your ARDMS certification, combined with your RVT (or equivalent vascular credential), positions you as a dual-competency clinician -- exactly what this team needs on the night shift.

The Monday-through-Thursday, 8 PM to 6:30 AM schedule means you work four nights and enjoy three consecutive days off every week. For sonographers who value predictable time away from the hospital, that rhythm is a genuine quality-of-life advantage.


Responsibilities

  • Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations across abdominal, vascular, and OB/GYN applications, producing high-quality sonographic images optimized for physician interpretation
  • Collaborate directly with attending and consulting physicians to ensure imaging findings support accurate, timely patient diagnosis
  • Prepare each patient before the procedure -- explaining what to expect, positioning them appropriately, and attending to their comfort throughout the exam
  • Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot ultrasound equipment in accordance with facility safety and quality standards
  • Document procedures accurately and manage patient records within the facility's electronic health record system
  • Uphold infection control protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and compliant imaging environment
  • Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care on every shift, recognizing that many overnight patients are at their most vulnerable

Qualifications

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography or related allied health program

Licensure & Certifications

  • Active Texas State Ultrasound Technologist licensure required
  • ARDMS certification (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) required
  • RDMS with Abdomen or OB/GYN specialty required
  • One of the following vascular credentials required: RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist), VS, RVS, or RCVT

Experience

  • Minimum of one (1) year of hands-on clinical ultrasound experience required

Preferred Skills

  • Demonstrated comfort with both general and vascular sonography in an acute-care or hospital-based setting
  • Proficiency with electronic documentation and PACS/RIS platforms
  • Strong patient communication skills, particularly in high-stress overnight clinical environments

New Graduates: This position requires at least one year of clinical experience. New graduates are not eligible at this time.


Compensation, Incentives & Benefits

This opportunity leads with real financial commitment:

  • Annual Salary: $63,345 -- $96,887, commensurate with experience and credentials
  • Sign-On Bonus: Offered -- details provided during the interview process
  • Relocation Assistance: Available for candidates moving to the Dallas area
  • Full Benefits Package: Comprehensive coverage included with this full-time, permanent position
  • Continuing Education & Growth: Ongoing education support and professional development opportunities
  • Schedule Advantage: Four-night compressed workweek (Mon--Thu) provides three consecutive days off each week
  • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team that centers patient care in every clinical decision

Big-City Energy, Wide-Open Skies -- Living and Working Near Dallas, Texas

Greater Dallas is one of the few places in America where a healthcare professional can enjoy a genuinely urban lifestyle without sacrificing affordability, outdoor access, or a strong sense of community. For a sonographer considering relocation, the region offers a compelling package that goes well beyond the job itself.

A City Built for People Who Move Fast

Dallas proper sits at the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one of the fastest-growing major metro areas in the United States. The DFW region has added hundreds of thousands of new residents over the past decade, and that growth has fueled investment in everything from infrastructure to arts to culinary culture. For healthcare workers, the expansion of the local medical economy means not just job security but career optionality -- Dallas is home to a robust network of hospitals, specialty clinics, research institutions, and outpatient centers that collectively represent one of the strongest allied health job markets in the country.

Neighborhoods for Every Kind of Life

The communities surrounding Dallas are remarkably varied. If you are drawn to walkable urban energy, neighborhoods like Uptown, Oak Lawn, and Lower Greenville deliver restaurant-lined streets, live music venues, and a social scene that runs well past midnight -- relevant, perhaps, for someone coming off a night shift on a Friday morning. If you prefer a quieter base, suburbs like Frisco, Allen, Plano, McKinney, and Garland offer newer housing stock, highly regarded school districts, and a family-oriented pace without sacrificing proximity to the city's amenities.

Year-Round Outdoor Life

Texas weather gets a mixed reputation, but Dallas delivers more than 230 sunny days per year on average, and the region's park system takes full advantage. White Rock Lake Park is a beloved urban escape offering trails, kayaking, and open-sky running paths just minutes from central Dallas. The Katy Trail, a converted rail corridor stretching more than three miles through the heart of the city, is a favorite for cyclists and joggers. Further afield, Lake Ray Hubbard and Grapevine Lake provide boating, fishing, and waterfront dining within easy reach of most area zip codes.

For those who love to travel or explore, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is one of the busiest aviation hubs in the world, connecting residents to virtually any domestic destination with ease. A long weekend in Colorado, Florida, or Mexico is genuinely achievable on a four-night-per-week schedule.

Culture, Food, and Arts

Downtown Dallas punches far above its weight in arts and culture. The Dallas Arts District is the largest contiguous urban arts district in the United States, anchoring world-class institutions including the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center, the Meyerson Symphony Center, and the AT&T Performing Arts Center. The culinary scene is equally serious -- from James Beard-recognized chefs in the Design District to legendary Texas barbecue joints in nearby Fort Worth, to a Vietnamese food corridor in Garland that rivals Houston's renowned Bellaire strip, the region rewards adventurous eaters.

No State Income Tax

Texas levies no personal state income tax. For a sonographer earning in the $63,000-to-$97,000 range, that distinction meaningfully increases take-home pay compared to peer markets in California, New York, or Oregon. Combined with housing costs that remain well below coastal urban averages, the Dallas area offers a standard of living that is increasingly difficult to match elsewhere.

Community and Connection

Dallas has a well-earned reputation for friendliness and civic pride. The healthcare community here is tightly networked, and professional organizations for sonographers, radiologic technologists, and allied health professionals are active throughout the metroplex. Whether you are relocating from across the country or already based in Texas and looking for a better opportunity, this region has the infrastructure, culture, and professional ecosystem to support a long and rewarding career.


Why This Role Stands Out for Credentialed Sonographers

Positions that combine vascular credentialing requirements with a compressed night-shift schedule and a sign-on bonus are not common -- and they do not stay open long. The salary ceiling approaching $97,000 reflects genuine respect for the dual-credential expertise this role demands. The permanent, full-time structure means you are building tenure, PTO, and benefits from day one, not chasing the next contract. And the Monday-through-Thursday schedule is one of the more thoughtfully designed night-shift arrangements available in the market, giving you a three-day weekend every single week.

For experienced ARDMS-certified sonographers with vascular credentials who are ready to plant roots in a high-growth Texas market, this is a rare alignment of clinical depth, financial reward, and lifestyle advantage.


Ready to Make Your Next Move in Sonography?

If you hold your ARDMS certification, a vascular credential (RVT, VS, RVS, or RCVT), and at least one year of clinical ultrasound experience -- and the idea of a compressed night schedule near one of America's most dynamic cities appeals to you -- this is the opportunity worth pursuing. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are on the table. The salary range is real. The schedule is consistent. The career path is yours to build.

Apply today and take the next step in your ultrasound career near Dallas, Texas.

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