Echo Sonographer

Every image tells a story. Help us make it one of hope.

At Legacy Health, every ultrasound is more than just an image its 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.

Youll work in either pediatric or adult cardiac imaging, depending on your skills, experience and site needs.

What youll 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

Education:

• Completion of accredited cardiac sonography or echocardiography certificate program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification.

• 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.

• The current state license in Sonography is required for all employees who perform this job in the state(s) of practice. In Oregon, Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) license to practice is mandatory.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credentials are required at the time of hire.
• Pediatric credentials (RDCS and PE) required for testing patients
• BLS certification.

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to applyeven if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.