Job ID: 25-43926 Type: On-Call (10% Differential and Min Shift Availability Required) Meridian Park Medical Ctr campus
Overview
Every image tells a story. Help us make it one of hope.
At Legacy Health, every ultrasound is more than just an image — it’s a moment of care that can bring answers, ease anxiety, and guide critical decisions. As a Echo Sonographer, your compassion and technical expertise will make a difference in patients’ lives, supporting our mission of making life better for others.
You’ll work in either pediatric or adult cardiac imaging, depending on your skills, experience and site needs.
Responsibilities
What you’ll do
Perform high-quality cardiac imaging studies — from routine echocardiograms to advanced procedures like TEE, stress echo, bubble studies, and more.
Apply sound clinical judgment to tailor imaging for each patient, delivering accurate and meaningful results.
Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and care teams to support timely diagnosis and treatment.
Provide a calming, supportive experience for patients of all ages — neonate to geriatric.
Contribute to a culture of safety, respect, and continuous improvement.
What you bring
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or equivalent certification
Strong technical skills in 2D, 3D, Doppler, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography
Ability to place IVs and administer contrast
Excellent communication and patient care skills
Commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment
Qualifications
Education:
Completion of accredited cardiac sonography or echocardiography certificate program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification.
Skills:
Cardiac sonographers conduct transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms to
evaluate heart function and structure in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
Strong understanding of ultrasound technology and cardiac anatomy is essential.
Maintain operation and maintenance of ultrasound equipment to obtain high quality images of the heart.
Assessment of images for clarity and relevance, selecting the most appropriate ones
for physician review.
Documentation and preparation of preliminary reports highlighting key observations for
cardiologists.
Able to explain procedures clearly and interact effectively with patients and the healthcare team.
May assist in clinical research and training of new staff or students.
Technical proficiency and ability to navigate electronic health systems applicable to job functions.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
