Entry Level Sonographer Jobs
New grad sonographer 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, Animal Care & Pet Services, and Education, with employers like Atrium Health, United Vein & Vascular Centers, and Orlando Health hiring at this level now.
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Primary Location:
JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC
Address:
200 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Job Description Summary:
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
Job Description:
The Cardiac Sonographer has a working knowledge of adult (ages 18-65), geriatric (ages 66 and over), neonatal (birth to 12 months), and occasionally adolescent (ages 12-17) echocardiography, where applicable. The Cardiac Sonographer presents a pleasing and helpful manner to the patient, physicians, visitors, members of the department, and all other medical personnel. The Cardiac Sonographer exhibits courteous behavior when addressing the general public and outside hospital related agencies. The Cardiac Sonographer supports and contributes to departmental and hospital objectives by functioning as a technologist in all aspects of echocardiography.
Essential Functions:
- Performs transthoracic echocardiograms (2D, 3D, M-Mode, Doppler, Color Flow, Strain)
- Performs stress echocardiograms
- Performs contrast enhanced echocardiograms
- Assists with transesophageal echocardiograms (Depending on facility)
- Performs patient assessment
- Performs quality control
- Performs cardiac stress testing (Depending on facility)
- Performs EKG’s, and places Holter monitors
- Performs equipment cleaning and maintenance
- Provides patient, family, hospital staff, and physician education
Shift Requirements
Shift Length (in hours):
9 (Varies per facility)
Shifts/Week:
4 (Varies per facility)
Overtime Required:
Infrequently Sometimes Often n/a (exempt position)
Other Functions
- Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
- Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Performs other duties as assigned
Additional Job Description:
Education:
- Associate Degree in Allied Health or Certificate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program (required)
Experience:
- 1 year Echocardiography experience or equivalent (required)
Licensure:
- Cardiac Sonographer registry required within six months of employment (ARDMS or CCI) (required)
Certification:
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (required)
Primary Location:
JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC
Address:
200 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Job Description Summary:
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
Job Description:
The Cardiac Sonographer has a working knowledge of adult (ages 18-65), geriatric (ages 66 and over), neonatal (birth to 12 months), and occasionally adolescent (ages 12-17) echocardiography, where applicable. The Cardiac Sonographer presents a pleasing and helpful manner to the patient, physicians, visitors, members of the department, and all other medical personnel. The Cardiac Sonographer exhibits courteous behavior when addressing the general public and outside hospital related agencies. The Cardiac Sonographer supports and contributes to departmental and hospital objectives by functioning as a technologist in all aspects of echocardiography.
Essential Functions:
- Performs transthoracic echocardiograms (2D, 3D, M-Mode, Doppler, Color Flow, Strain)
- Performs stress echocardiograms
- Performs contrast enhanced echocardiograms
- Assists with transesophageal echocardiograms (Depending on facility)
- Performs patient assessment
- Performs quality control
- Performs cardiac stress testing (Depending on facility)
- Performs EKG’s, and places Holter monitors
- Performs equipment cleaning and maintenance
- Provides patient, family, hospital staff, and physician education
Shift Requirements
Shift Length (in hours):
9 (Varies per facility)
Shifts/Week:
4 (Varies per facility)
Overtime Required:
Infrequently Sometimes Often n/a (exempt position)
Other Functions
- Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
- Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Performs other duties as assigned
Additional Job Description:
Education:
- Associate Degree in Allied Health or Certificate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program (required)
Experience:
- 1 year Echocardiography experience or equivalent (required)
Licensure:
- Cardiac Sonographer registry required within six months of employment (ARDMS or CCI) (required)
Certification:
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (required)
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Entry Level Sonographer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level sonographer job?
Start by completing an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program and earning ARDMS credentials, which most entry level postings treat as a baseline requirement. Employers hiring at this level look for clinical hours from your program, hands-on scanning experience in at least one specialty, and strong references from clinical supervisors. A focused resume that highlights your externship sites and the patient populations you scanned gives you a concrete edge over candidates who list coursework alone.
Which companies hire entry level sonographers?
Companies hiring entry level sonographers right now include Atrium Health, United Vein & Vascular Centers, and Orlando Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hospital systems, outpatient imaging centers, and regional health networks tend to post the most openings at this level, often because they have structured orientation programs designed to bring new graduates up to speed quickly.
Are there remote entry level sonographer jobs?
Yes, though most sonographer roles require in-person patient contact by nature. About 0% of entry level sonographer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve tele-ultrasound review, quality assurance, or remote image interpretation rather than direct scanning. On-site roles remain the dominant format for candidates building clinical experience at the start of their career.
Are these new grad sonographer jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior sonographer roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical internships or supervised practicum hours toward the experience requirement, and may accept a strong portfolio of scanned images in place of paid work history. Look for language like 'new graduates encouraged to apply' or 'training provided' as reliable signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level sonographers?
Entry Level sonographer roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Animal Care & Pet Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high patient volumes across multiple imaging modalities, creating a consistent need for sonographers who can be trained on-site to the facility's specific protocols and equipment.