Echo Sonographer in PORTLAND, Oregon at Legacy Health

Echo Sonographer
US-OR-PORTLAND

Job ID: 26-48208
Type: Regular Full-Time
Emanuel 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.

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:

• Ability to 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.
• Ability to maintain operation and maintenance of ultrasound equipment to obtain high quality images of the heart.
• Ability to Assess images for clarity and relevance, selecting the most appropriate ones
  for physician review.
• Ability to document and prepare preliminary reports highlighting key observations for
  cardiologists.
• Ability 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.