Echocardiographer

MultiCare Health System; Puyallup, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Heart Institute in the MultiCare system seeks a skilled Echocardiographer to obtain high‑quality heart ultrasound recordings for cardiologists. This per diem, day shift position requires independence, initiative, and the ability to work under pressure.

The role involves performing studies, documenting findings, and maintaining equipment, with on‑call and overtime as needed. Prior echocardiography experience and valid BLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current ARDMS or CCI registration, or enrollment in an ultrasound program with 12 months to obtain.
• Current BLS certification.
• Previous echocardiography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiographic studies on patients.
• Completes the echocardiography worksheet with quantitative data.
• Performs clerical tasks: scheduling, phones, reporting, stocking, data entry, and charging.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and ensures quality checks.
• Interprets cardiac anatomy and function to support the interpreting cardiologist.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• Ability to work on-call hours, evenings, weekends, and overtime in emergencies.

Skills

CPR

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Independence and initiative

Attention to detail

Education

ARDMS/CCI registration or in progress (12 months to obtain)

Job description

About Pulse Heart Institute

MultiCare’s Pulse Heart Institute is a physician led institute with multi-specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic surgery, vascular and cardiovascular service lines. Our team and state-of-the-art programs create a world-class health care organization and the destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure service as well as advanced imaging with cutting edge technologies.

FTE: Per Diem .01, Shift: Days, Schedule: 10 hour shifts variable, as needed.

Position Summary

The Echocardiographer (cardiac sonographer) is responsible for obtaining high quality recordings of ultrasound images of the heart and related structures for the cardiologist who will interpret the examination. This is a technical position requiring a highly skilled operator with knowledge of the various types of ultrasound procedures. Work situations require clinical interpretive knowledge, independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity in performing procedures. External contacts include patients, family members, and physicians. Internal contacts are basically within the work group.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiographic studies on patients
• Completes the echocardiography worksheet with quantitative calculations, measurements, and descriptive information acquired while performing the study on each patient
• Performs clerical procedures, to include scheduling, answering phones, filing, notification of interpreting cardiologists, preliminary report circulation, material stocking, data basing, and charging
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of ultrasound and other equipment
• Knowledge of and a thorough understanding of the physical principles of ultrasound and ultrasound systems
• Knowledge of cardiac abnormalities in order to produce diagnostic echocardiograms
• Skill in the performance of the technique so as to produce complete anatomic and functional information for the interpreting cardiologist
• Skill in making quantitative calculations from echocardiograph data obtained while performing the study
• Skill in interacting and communicating with fellow employees, physicians and patients
• Skill in the techniques of CPR
• Skill in good oral, written and interpersonal communication, grammar and spelling
• Ability to perform routine quality checks on ultrasound equipment
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to set priorities and use good judgment
• Ability to share on‑call hours evening and weekends and be able to work overtime in emergency situations

Requirements

• Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or Must be currently enrolled or have completed an ultrasound technology training program and obtain the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International within 12 months from hire into the position
• Previous experience as an Echocardiographer preferred
• Current BLS required

Why Pulse Heart Institute?

Physician-led care – Led by physicians and advanced practice providers who understand patient needs firsthand, ensuring decisions are grounded in clinical expertise and collaboration.

Proven excellence – Pulse units across MultiCare earned the 2025 Chest Pain – MI Registry™ Platinum Performance Achievement Award — the only facilities in Washington to receive this distinction.

Comprehensive cardiovascular care – A fully integrated model across cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular services, supporting the full continuum of care.

People-first culture – We invest in our teams through professional development, supportive leadership and an environment where caregivers can learn, grow and succeed.

Well‑being and support – Resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance and feel supported in your work and life.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle – Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.

As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $44.96 - $74.30 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

About MultiCare

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services – including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization.

Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state‑designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital.

Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation. If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.