Where Kids and Families are Always First

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience. Mary Bridge Children’s multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs.

Up to $20,000 Sign-On bonus available for those meeting eligibility requirements

FTE: 1.0 Shift: Day Schedule: 4/10's w/weekend & night call rotation

Position Summary

The Pediatric and Fetal Cardiac Sonographer will perform and analyze Pediatric and Adult Congenital Echocardiograms, requiring an extensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology to ascertain diagnosis of complex congenital heart disease in the pediatric and adult congenital patient population. The incumbent will perform these complex diagnostic exams and discuss the findings with the pediatric cardiologist. Demonstrate the ability to utilize the programs and databases in accordance with departmental standards.

Responsibilities

You will possess knowledge and skill with Philips and GE ultrasound machines and carry out all routine/urgent echocardiography procedures according to laboratory protocols
You will explain the procedure to the patient to give a feeling of comfort and reassurance
Maintain patient records, exam data, and procedure observations
Review studies and create preliminary reports for the interpreting physicians

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a formal ultrasound technology training program
Registered or registry eligible with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International
Current adult/pediatric echocardiography registry required, if registry pending, must complete appropriate registration within 12 months from date of employment
RDCS with AE (Adult/pediatric echocardiography registry) required
BLS Certification required
Must have knowledge of complex congenital heart defects and surgical repairs
Fetal echocardiography experience is preferred
Required certification:
RDCS with AE (Adult/pediatric echocardiography registry)
BLS Certification
PE (Pediatric Echo) and/or FE (Fetal Echo) strongly preferred

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

Mission-driven: Partnering for healing and a healthy future for the patients and communities we serve
Award-winning: Named ‘Top Children’s Hospital’ for five years by the Leapfrog Group; physicians consistently named on ‘Top Doctors’ lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune
Growing:  New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026
Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials
Employee-centric: MultiCare is consistently ranked among “America’s Best Employers by State” by Forbes
Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water views
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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 $51.43 - $84.99 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.

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