Entry Level Echocardiographer Jobs
New grad echocardiographer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong clinical internship or hands-on practicum can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like UPMC, Bayhealth, and Hartford HealthCare hiring at this level now.
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Purpose:
The Echo Sonographer trainee will be trained on proper protocol while shadowing and completing requested studies and demonstrating the ability to fulfill all functions of the responsibilities below.
Responsibilities:
- All candidates for the Echocardiography Sonographer Tech Trainee program must meet and agree to the following criteria: Willing to work rotating shifts and weekends as needed for patient care. o After successfully passing the Registry exam, will be moved into an Echocardiography Sonographer Technologist position if one is available.
- After completion of training and under the supervision of Proctor/Echocardiography Sonographer, trainee will shadow until deemed capable to perform Echo transthoracic echo exams using proper protocols and procedures.
- Under the supervision of Proctor/Echocardiography Sonographer, trainee properly documents patient history and enters information and measurements into CVIS.
- After successful completion of training program, the trainee should be able to demonstrate competence to perform transthoracic echocardiograms.
- Maintains inter and intra departmental communications.
- Exhibits a positive and professional image with patients, physicians, co-workers, and peers.
- Performs clerical responsibilities as needed.
- Participates with Performance Improvement projects.
- Complies with Echocardiography and hospital policies and procedures.
- Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
- Must be within 6 months of completion of an approved Cardiac Sonography program
- Must be currently enrolled in an Advanced Imaging Tech Training program
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International). Cardiac Sonography certification is required after completion of the training program: The maximum timeframe for completion of the program is 12 months. Candidate must pass both the Echo clinical registry board exam (ARDMS or CCI) and physics exam within 12 months. When the trainee has successfully passed their physics board, they will be moved to the Echocardiography Sonographer position. Must remain in the department for two (2) years after certification and registration are achieved. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the need to reimburse UPMC for expenses paid for participation in the program and/or becoming ineligible for promotion as an Echo Sonographer. Failure to pass the exam and/or course will result in termination.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or successful completion of BLS training and certification upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Purpose:
The Echo Sonographer trainee will be trained on proper protocol while shadowing and completing requested studies and demonstrating the ability to fulfill all functions of the responsibilities below.
Responsibilities:
- All candidates for the Echocardiography Sonographer Tech Trainee program must meet and agree to the following criteria: Willing to work rotating shifts and weekends as needed for patient care. o After successfully passing the Registry exam, will be moved into an Echocardiography Sonographer Technologist position if one is available.
- After completion of training and under the supervision of Proctor/Echocardiography Sonographer, trainee will shadow until deemed capable to perform Echo transthoracic echo exams using proper protocols and procedures.
- Under the supervision of Proctor/Echocardiography Sonographer, trainee properly documents patient history and enters information and measurements into CVIS.
- After successful completion of training program, the trainee should be able to demonstrate competence to perform transthoracic echocardiograms.
- Maintains inter and intra departmental communications.
- Exhibits a positive and professional image with patients, physicians, co-workers, and peers.
- Performs clerical responsibilities as needed.
- Participates with Performance Improvement projects.
- Complies with Echocardiography and hospital policies and procedures.
- Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
- Must be within 6 months of completion of an approved Cardiac Sonography program
- Must be currently enrolled in an Advanced Imaging Tech Training program
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International). Cardiac Sonography certification is required after completion of the training program: The maximum timeframe for completion of the program is 12 months. Candidate must pass both the Echo clinical registry board exam (ARDMS or CCI) and physics exam within 12 months. When the trainee has successfully passed their physics board, they will be moved to the Echocardiography Sonographer position. Must remain in the department for two (2) years after certification and registration are achieved. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the need to reimburse UPMC for expenses paid for participation in the program and/or becoming ineligible for promotion as an Echo Sonographer. Failure to pass the exam and/or course will result in termination.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or successful completion of BLS training and certification upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Entry Level Echocardiographer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level echocardiographer job?
Employers hiring at the entry level typically look for a completed accredited cardiovascular technology or sonography program, eligibility for or completion of a credentials exam such as the RDCS or RCS, and documented clinical hours from a practicum or internship. Candidates who emphasize hands-on scanning experience, strong image acquisition skills, and familiarity with standard echo protocols tend to stand out over those with a longer but less relevant work history.
Which companies hire entry level echocardiographers?
Companies hiring entry level echocardiographers right now include UPMC, Bayhealth, and Hartford HealthCare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large hospital systems, regional medical centers, outpatient cardiology clinics, and diagnostic imaging groups that have structured onboarding for new graduates.
Are there remote entry level echocardiographer jobs?
Yes, though most roles are clinic- or hospital-based given the hands-on nature of cardiac imaging. About 0% of entry level echocardiographer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve reading or reporting support rather than direct patient scanning.
Are these new grad echocardiographer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior echocardiographer roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts a clinical practicum or internship in place of paid work history, or explicitly states that a portfolio of echo images and case logs will be considered alongside a formal resume.
Which industries hire the most entry level echocardiographers?
Entry Level echocardiographer roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they run high patient volumes in cardiology and require a steady pipeline of credentialed sonographers to support physician-led echo programs.