Cardiac Sonographer (Echo Tech) - PRN | Day Shift | Bellingham, WA

PeaceHealth•Bellingham, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

PeaceHealth is hiring a per diem (PRN) Cardiac Sonographer based at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington. The position supports patients throughout the PeaceHealth Northwest Network and requires regular travel to satellite locations including Lynden, Sedro-Woolley, Anacortes, and Friday Harbor as staffing and patient-care needs require. The schedule consists of 10-hour day shifts. Pay is $50.16–$75.29 per hour, with an additional 15% differential in lieu of benefits. The sonographer performs adult echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and contrast studies. The role calls for clinical judgment and autonomy to tailor exams, investigate findings, capture additional views when indicated, and provide clear diagnostic images for interpreting clinicians. The sonographer collaborates with cardiologists and communicates important findings as needed, contributing to treatment decisions and access to cardiac care across the region. This is a per diem role represented by a collective bargaining agreement. Eligible caregivers receive the listed position-specific benefits and resources. The role requires standing, walking, frequent reaching, operation of medical equipment, and occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds; it may also involve patient handling and exposure to biohazards and airborne particles. Effective communication and normal vision and hearing are required, with reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

National Cardiac Sonography registration: RDCS or RCS.
Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire.
ARDMS eligibility by the date of hire is accepted; new hires/graduates have one year to obtain ARDMS registration.
Ability to stand, walk, reach frequently, operate medical equipment, and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
May need to handle patients and work around biohazards and airborne particles.
Ability to communicate effectively and have normal vision and hearing, with reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

Perform adult echocardiography, TEE, and contrast studies.
Tailor examinations to the patient and clinical situation, investigate findings, and capture additional views when appropriate.
Provide clear cardiac imaging for the interpreting clinician.
Collaborate with cardiologists and communicate important findings when needed.
Travel from the Bellingham base to satellite locations including Lynden, Sedro-Woolley, Anacortes, and Friday Harbor as staffing and patient-care needs require.