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

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% differential in lieu of benefits

403(b) retirement plan for caregiver

Wellness benefits

Caregiver discount program

EAP

Mental health support resources

Job summary

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer for Per Diem / PRN to perform adult echocardiography, including TEE and contrast studies.

The role includes travel across the PeaceHealth Northwest Network and features a 15% differential in lieu of benefits with 10-hour day shifts. You will work with a regional cardiac team, ensuring high-quality imaging and timely communication with interpreting clinicians while maintaining flexibility to balance personal

Qualifications

• National Cardiac Sonography Registration (RDCS or RCS) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) on hire.
• ARDMS eligible on date of hire; registration must be obtained within one year.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult echocardiography including transthoracic and transesophageal studies.
• Collaborate with cardiologists to interpret findings and communicate results.
• Travel across the PeaceHealth Northwest Network to support patient care as needed.

Skills

RDCS/RCS

BLS certification

Education

ARDMS eligible

Job description

Position: Cardiac Sonographer (Per Diem / PRN)
Location: PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center | Bellingham, Washington
Schedule: 10-Hour Day Shifts
Pay Range: $50.16 - $75.29/hr
Differential: Additional 15% in lieu of benefits

Some roles offer flexibility. Others offer clinical depth. This one gives you both.

Picture yourself walking into a cardiac imaging department where your experience is genuinely trusted. You're not simply collecting measurements and moving on to the next patient. You're using your understanding of cardiac anatomy, pathology, and ultrasound technology to tailor each exam, investigate findings, and help ensure the interpreting clinician receives the clearest possible picture.

At PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, you'll remain connected to meaningful cardiac work while enjoying the flexibility many experienced sonographers reach a point in their career to appreciate. Whether you're balancing family, semi-retirement, another position, travel, or simply want more control over your schedule, this role allows you to continue doing important work without sacrificing the life you've built outside the hospital.

This role is based at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham but also serves patients throughout our Northwest Network. As part of the position, you'll regularly travel to satellite locations including Lynden, Sedro-Woolley, Anacortes, and Friday Harbor as staffing and patient care needs require.

For sonographers who enjoy variety, that's part of the appeal. One week may have you working in Bellingham, while another includes supporting a smaller community clinic where your expertise has a direct impact on local access to cardiac care. You'll become part of a regional cardiac team that helps ensure patients receive high-quality echocardiography services close to home.

PeaceHealth is a person‑first, values‑driven, highly trusted organization that believes caring for caregivers is just as important as caring for patients. You'll feel that commitment in the way teams support one another, the respect shown for clinical expertise, and the shared focus on delivering exceptional care.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Flexibility without giving up meaningful cardiac imaging work
• 15% differential in lieu of benefits, increasing your hourly earnings
• Opportunity to perform adult echocardiography, TEE, and contrast studies
• A high level of clinical autonomy where your judgment matters
• Exposure to a diverse patient population across Northwest Washington locations

Important to Know

This is not a single-site Cardiac Sonographer position. While based in Bellingham, caregivers in this role are expected to travel throughout the PeaceHealth Northwest Network, including Lynden, Sedro-Woolley, Anacortes, and Friday Harbor, to support patient care needs.

What Your Day Feels Like

You review the schedule and notice a mix of routine studies, complex cardiac histories, and a TEE later in the day.

A patient's symptoms don't fully match what's in the order. You take a closer look, expand the exam, and capture additional views because experience tells you there's more to the story.

You collaborate with cardiologists, communicate important findings when needed, and know your work directly supports critical treatment decisions.

The day moves quickly, but not because you're being rushed. It's because you're engaged.

And when the shift ends, it ends.

Who Thrives Here

• People who enjoy solving clinical puzzles
• Professionals who take pride in the details others might miss
• Sonographers who prefer being trusted over being micromanaged
• Team members who value collaboration but are comfortable working independently
• Caregivers who want flexibility without stepping away from their profession

Why You'll Love Living Here

Bellingham offers something increasingly difficult to find: room to breathe.

You can finish your shift and be on a trail, at the waterfront, or sitting with friends at a local coffee shop instead of spending hours in traffic. The city is large enough to offer excellent dining, arts, and recreation, yet small enough to feel approachable and connected.

For many healthcare professionals, it's the kind of place that quietly becomes home.

Required Credentials & Licensure

Required

National Cardiac Sonography Registration (RDCS or RCS)

Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire

ARDMS eligible upon date of hire accepted

New hires/graduates have one year to obtain ARDMS registration

Benefits for This Position

Although this is a Per Diem (PRN) role, eligible caregivers receive:

• 15% differential in lieu of benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan for caregiver contributions
• Wellness benefits
• Caregiver discount program
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental health support resources

Working Conditions: This position requires standing, walking, frequent reaching, operating medical equipment, occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds. May involve patient handling, exposure to biohazards and airborne particles, and requires the ability to communicate effectively with normal vision and hearing (with reasonable accommodations).

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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