Echo Sonographer - Pediatric (Hospital, Clinic and Outreach)

Overview

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

Do you have a passion for echo sonography, and serving pediatric patients?  If so, apply these skills to our Echo Sonographer - Pediatric position serving patients in a variety of settings including: Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Campus, clinics or at outreach events. This position is ideally geared to someone who is interested in providing pediatric patient care in a variety of settings, nimble to adjust and adapt to different situations and who is agile in using a variety of equipment. 

Specifically, this position will work approximately 50% of the time in the hospital, and 50% of the time providing outpatient clinic care, which also includes traveling to scheduled outreach events, both locally in the Portland/Vancouver metro area and longer distance outreach within the state.  Needless to say, this position requires a unique candidate with a passion for pediatrics.  Is that person you?

While not required, a candidate with a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record is preferred for this position.  Prior pediatric echo sonography experience and familiarity with providing care for patients with congenital heart disease is also strongly preferred.

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.

While the greatest need is in pediatric cardiac imaging, opportunities to also cross-cover and provide adult echo sonography are available depending on your skills, expereince 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: 

• Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds registry or 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 new staff or students.  
• Technical proficiency and ability to navigate electronic health systems applicable to job functions. 

Licensure

• 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 <18 years of age.

• BLS certification 

Pay Range

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

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 apply—even 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.