Echocardiogram Technician Jobs
Echocardiogram Technician jobs are open across hospitals, outpatient cardiology clinics, and cardiac imaging centers, at every level from entry-level to lead sonographer, with specializations in stress echo, pediatric echo, and vascular ultrasound. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Description
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels (CSRH-NB), nestled in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, is a full-service, 94-private bed facility that continues to expand to meet the needs of New Braunfels’ strong population growth. Innovative equipment and procedures are utilized, including an Outpatient Imaging Center, orthopedic and surgical services, rehabilitation, a renovated birthing center, including 24/7 neonatal coverage, emergency care, wound care/hyperbaric center, 3D mammography, and comprehensive heart care, from diagnostics to open-heart surgery.
Summary:
This subspecialty position is responsible for performing standard and complex congenital echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE’s). The patient population ranges from newborn to young adults. The echo sonographers must be skilled in working with pediatric patients with a wide variety of complex medical and psychosocial conditions. Must have patience and compassion to work with patients who may be ill or frightened. Must be technology-minded, detail-oriented and able to follow precise directions. Depending on department need may be asked to perform 12 and 15 lead ECG’s, holter monitor hookup, cardiac event monitor hookup, and cardiac exercise treadmill testing.
Responsibilities:
Essential Responsibilities of Echo Sonographer:
- Provides physical and developmental age appropriate care for all age groups ranging from neonate to adults with or without congenital defects. This includes implementation of safety measures and selection of appropriate equipment and supplies depending on the physical and developmental age.
- Must be able to learn and adapt to a variety of echo equipment, software, and protocols.
- Performs all routine echocardiograms for evaluation of possible abnormal heart defects or disease.
- Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE’s) at the bedside, cath lab, and or operating room.
- Performs stress echocardiograms.
- Notifies and communicates with physicians daily for exam interpretation.
- Retrieves and copies studies onto CD’s per request.
- Assists with scheduling of all patients for any and all procedures performed in the department.
- Performs daily operational maintenance (QC) of Echo lab supplies and equipment.
- Stocks linen and supplies and ensures rooms and equipment are clean and ready throughout the day.
- Depending on department need performs 12 and 15 lead ECG’s, holter monitor hookup, cardiac event monitor hookup, and participates in cardiac exercise treadmill testing.
- Demonstrates adherence to the Core values of Christus Santa Rosa Healthcare.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Major Responsibilities of Echo Sonographer I:
- Understands basic requirement for study completion, which includes measurements, and necessary calculations to assess anatomy and function of normal hearts and hearts with congenital defects.
- Identifies indications and limitations of exams and procedures.
- Proficient in operating equipment and its functions, such as adjusting the equipment for proper settings for the study required.
- Understands physics of ultrasound, physics of blood flow and bio effects of ultrasound such as toxicity levels and fetal risk.
- Performs 2D exams and recognizes normal and common abnormal structures including complete intra and extra cardiac segmental diagnosis.
- Performs Doppler exams and recognizes normal and abnormal patterns.
- Sets up and is able to assist the physician during TEE’s with physician guidance, and has a basic understanding of normal anatomic views.
- Writes preliminary reports in a timely manner.
- Assists with orientation of new staff to the department as directed.
- Participates and attends in-services pertaining to Cardiology.
- Prepares for Echo exam either through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High School Graduate or equivalent is required.
- Basic Computer Knowledge.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
Experience
- 0-5 years of recent experience in performing cardiac echoes is required.
Licenses, Registration, or Certifications
- BLS required.
Work Schedule:
7AM - 5PM
Work Type:
Full Time
Description
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels (CSRH-NB), nestled in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, is a full-service, 94-private bed facility that continues to expand to meet the needs of New Braunfels’ strong population growth. Innovative equipment and procedures are utilized, including an Outpatient Imaging Center, orthopedic and surgical services, rehabilitation, a renovated birthing center, including 24/7 neonatal coverage, emergency care, wound care/hyperbaric center, 3D mammography, and comprehensive heart care, from diagnostics to open-heart surgery.
Summary:
This subspecialty position is responsible for performing standard and complex congenital echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE’s). The patient population ranges from newborn to young adults. The echo sonographers must be skilled in working with pediatric patients with a wide variety of complex medical and psychosocial conditions. Must have patience and compassion to work with patients who may be ill or frightened. Must be technology-minded, detail-oriented and able to follow precise directions. Depending on department need may be asked to perform 12 and 15 lead ECG’s, holter monitor hookup, cardiac event monitor hookup, and cardiac exercise treadmill testing.
Responsibilities:
Essential Responsibilities of Echo Sonographer:
- Provides physical and developmental age appropriate care for all age groups ranging from neonate to adults with or without congenital defects. This includes implementation of safety measures and selection of appropriate equipment and supplies depending on the physical and developmental age.
- Must be able to learn and adapt to a variety of echo equipment, software, and protocols.
- Performs all routine echocardiograms for evaluation of possible abnormal heart defects or disease.
- Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE’s) at the bedside, cath lab, and or operating room.
- Performs stress echocardiograms.
- Notifies and communicates with physicians daily for exam interpretation.
- Retrieves and copies studies onto CD’s per request.
- Assists with scheduling of all patients for any and all procedures performed in the department.
- Performs daily operational maintenance (QC) of Echo lab supplies and equipment.
- Stocks linen and supplies and ensures rooms and equipment are clean and ready throughout the day.
- Depending on department need performs 12 and 15 lead ECG’s, holter monitor hookup, cardiac event monitor hookup, and participates in cardiac exercise treadmill testing.
- Demonstrates adherence to the Core values of Christus Santa Rosa Healthcare.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Major Responsibilities of Echo Sonographer I:
- Understands basic requirement for study completion, which includes measurements, and necessary calculations to assess anatomy and function of normal hearts and hearts with congenital defects.
- Identifies indications and limitations of exams and procedures.
- Proficient in operating equipment and its functions, such as adjusting the equipment for proper settings for the study required.
- Understands physics of ultrasound, physics of blood flow and bio effects of ultrasound such as toxicity levels and fetal risk.
- Performs 2D exams and recognizes normal and common abnormal structures including complete intra and extra cardiac segmental diagnosis.
- Performs Doppler exams and recognizes normal and abnormal patterns.
- Sets up and is able to assist the physician during TEE’s with physician guidance, and has a basic understanding of normal anatomic views.
- Writes preliminary reports in a timely manner.
- Assists with orientation of new staff to the department as directed.
- Participates and attends in-services pertaining to Cardiology.
- Prepares for Echo exam either through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High School Graduate or equivalent is required.
- Basic Computer Knowledge.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
Experience
- 0-5 years of recent experience in performing cardiac echoes is required.
Licenses, Registration, or Certifications
- BLS required.
Work Schedule:
7AM - 5PM
Work Type:
Full Time
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CHRISTUS Health7
- Jobot1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Staffing & Recruiting1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in echocardiogram technician jobs.
- ARDMS or CCI credential such as RDCS or RCCS required or strongly preferred
- Proficiency in 2D, M-mode, Doppler, and color-flow echocardiographic imaging
- Experience performing transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms independently
- Associate or bachelor's degree in cardiovascular technology or a related diagnostic field
- Minimum one to two years of clinical echo experience in a hospital or cardiology setting
- Basic Life Support certification and familiarity with cardiac monitoring equipment
Tips for Your Echocardiogram Technician Job Search
Lead your resume with credentials
Put your RDCS or RCCS credential and any ARDMS or CCI certifications in the header, directly under your name. Hiring managers for echo roles scan for credentials before reading anything else, so burying them in a separate section costs you attention.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists echocardiogram technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your specialization to the posting
A pediatric cardiology unit and an adult stress-echo lab want very different skill sets. Tailor your application to name the specific modalities listed in the job description, whether that is TEE, 3D echo, or dobutamine stress testing, rather than listing every echo type you have ever performed.
Document image quality and volume metrics
Quantify your clinical output on your resume by noting the average number of studies you performed per shift and any quality benchmarks you met. Cardiac imaging directors use volume and image-quality data to gauge whether you can handle their department's caseload independently.
Prepare for a practical skills assessment
Many hospital systems require a hands-on scanning evaluation before extending an offer. Practice acquiring parasternal, apical, and subcostal views quickly on a range of patient body types, because image acquisition speed on difficult patients is what interviewers assess most closely.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Echo departments frequently run evening and weekend shifts that carry differential pay. When discussing compensation, ask specifically about differential rates and on-call requirements so you understand the full earning structure before accepting an offer.
Echocardiogram Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How many echocardiogram technician jobs are remote?
About 0% of echocardiogram technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of cardiac imaging. The sub-areas most compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements are echo reading support, quality assurance review, and echocardiography education roles rather than direct patient-scanning positions.
How do you become an echocardiogram technician?
You typically complete an accredited cardiovascular technology or diagnostic medical sonography program, gain clinical hours in echocardiography through a supervised practicum, and then sit for the RDCS or RCCS credentialing exam through ARDMS or CCI. Most employers require the credential before hire, so passing the exam before applying to staff positions is the standard path.
How do you get hired as an echocardiogram technician with little experience?
Apply to new-graduate or echo technologist trainee postings at community hospitals and outpatient cardiology practices, which are more likely to invest in developing candidates fresh out of an accredited program. Emphasize your clinical rotation hours, the modalities you practiced, and any competency sign-offs your program provided, since those details substitute for work history when your resume is otherwise thin.
What does the echocardiogram technician interview process look like?
Most interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your credentials and clinical background, followed by an in-person interview with the echo lab manager or a lead sonographer. Many hospitals add a hands-on scanning evaluation where you acquire images on a staff volunteer or a simulation model, and some departments ask you to interpret a short clip to assess your measurement accuracy before a final offer.
Where can I find and apply to echocardiogram technician jobs?
You can find and apply to echocardiogram technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials and specialization, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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