Cardiac Sonographer

Salem Health; Salem, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health is seeking a cardiac sonographer to perform advanced echocardiographic imaging, including TTE, stress echo, and TEE, ensuring patient safety and accurate reporting. You will prepare patients, adjust imaging techniques, and document findings for physician interpretation in a hospital setting.

You will collaborate with the SH Echo team, maintain equipment, and participate in ongoing improvements and training to support high-quality patient care and departmental development.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality echocardiographic procedures including TTE, stress echo, and TEE by acquiring accurate images, adjusting techniques in real time and preparing comprehensive reports for physician interpretation.

Skills

RDCS/CCI certification

BLS certification

OBMI certification

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from accredited school of noninvasive cardiovascular technology/ultrasound

3 years recent experience with 800 echocardiograms

Job description

Location:

Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301

Department: SH Echo

Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt

Schedule: Multiple shifts/schedules available, Rotating coverage as needed

Your role with us

A cardiac sonographer at Salem Health performs advanced echocardiographic imaging including transthoracic, stress and transesophageal studies to provide accurate diagnostic information while ensuring patient safety, comfort and privacy. They assess and prepare patients, adjust imaging techniques based on anatomy and pathology, monitor responses and promptly report critical findings. The role also supports team coordination, equipment maintenance, documentation and departmental development through training, collaboration and participation in ongoing projects.

What you'll do

• Perform high-quality echocardiographic procedures including TTE, stress echo, and TEE by acquiring accurate images, adjusting techniques in real time and preparing comprehensive reports for physician interpretation.
• Assess, prepare, and monitor patients throughout procedures while ensuring safety, comfort, privacy and clear communication.
• Recognize and respond to adverse reactions or emergent clinical situations, following established protocols and reporting critical values promptly.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and clean ultrasound and emergency equipment, ensuring proper function and readiness.
• Document all procedures, measurements, and billing accurately in accordance with Salem Health standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to departmental development through training, orientation and participation in improvement projects and committees.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must have one or both Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI).
• Practice of Sonography (OBMI) certification.
• Graduate from an accredited school of noninvasive cardiovascular technology/ultrasound or Three years recent experience and at least 800 echocardiograms performed or A student may begin working with a temporary state of Oregon Sonography license as early as five months prior to the projected date for completion of coursework.

Additional information

• Recent experience as a cardiac sonographer in a hospital based, cardiac noninvasive services department preferred.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].