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Inova Fairfax Medical Campus - Adult Echo Lab is looking for a dedicated Cardiac Sonographer 2 to ... Our lab is nationally accredited through the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission and is ...

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus - Adult Echo Lab is looking for a dedicated Cardiac Sonographer 2 to ... Our lab is nationally accredited through the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission and is ...

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How much do echo lab jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for echo lab in Virginia is $22.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.12 and $24.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an echo lab?

An Echo Lab job typically involves working in a hospital or clinical setting, performing echocardiograms (ultrasounds of the heart) to help diagnose and monitor heart conditions. Professionals in this role, often called echocardiographers or cardiac sonographers, use ultrasound equipment to capture images of the heart's structures and functions. They work closely with cardiologists to interpret results and provide critical information for patient care. This role requires specialized training in echocardiography, often through a cardiovascular technology program or sonography certification.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in an echo lab?

A typical day in an Echo Lab involves performing scheduled and urgent echocardiograms, preparing patients, operating specialized ultrasound equipment, and capturing detailed heart images for physician review. You may collaborate closely with cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive cardiac assessment and patient care. Documentation, maintaining equipment, and sometimes assisting with advanced cardiac procedures are also part of the day. Work is often fast-paced, requiring efficient time management and adaptability to varying patient needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the echo lab position, and why are they important?

To thrive in an Echo Lab role, you need expertise in cardiac sonography, in-depth knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, and formal training such as an associate's or bachelor's degree in diagnostic medical sonography, preferably with ARDMS or CCI certification. Proficiency in operating echocardiography equipment, image analysis software, and electronic health records systems is essential. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and patient-focused interpersonal skills distinguish outstanding professionals in this field. These skills enable accurate diagnoses, support collaboration with cardiologists, and ensure compassionate patient care.

What are the most commonly searched types of Echo Lab jobs in Virginia?

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What cities in Virginia are hiring for Echo Lab jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Echo Lab job openings:

Infographic showing various Echo Lab job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,462 per year, or $22.3 per hour.

Cardiovascular Sonographer (Echo) 1

Falls Church, VA • On-site

Inova
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Inova Health System rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

Job Description
Job Description

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus - Adult Echo Lab is looking for a dedicated Cardiac Sonographer 1 to join the Inova Fairfax Medical Center Echo Lab is an advanced echo imagining center with a strong emphasis on clinical excellence, education, innovation, and research. Our lab is nationally accredited through the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission and is comprised of over 22 sonographers and 25 physicians who support our award-winning clinical programs and hospital.

The lab has a full fleet of updated Philips machines with advanced 3D and strain imaging technology available and offers regular educational opportunities to assist in developing your knowledge and skill set. Cardiovascular Sonographers also teach cardiology fellows and sonography students. Career development is offered through a clinical ladder. Please apply to join our highly skilled team! This role will be a Full Time Day Shift, Monday – Friday. Sign-on Bonus & Relocation assistance eligible.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience.We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, a robust team member wellness program.
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
  • Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year at no cost.
  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Cardiac Sonographer 1 Job Responsibilities:

  • Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patients or patients' charts to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination, as evidenced by the exam results.
  • Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety while assuring patients cooperation, as evidence by customer satisfaction.
  • Assists the physician in performing a variety of examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile technique, as evidenced by Radiologist's satisfaction.
  • Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome, as evidence by exam results and patient satisfaction.

Cardiac Sonographer 1 Qualifications:

  • Certification - Basic Life Support upon start; Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer ARDMS Registered with RDCS Certification or CCI Registered with certification for Vascular or Registry eligible and must obtain within one year; RCS Certification for Echo, or ARDMS with RVT or CCI with the RVS within one year of hire
  • Licensure - None required
  • Experience - Recent experience in a hospital/healthcare environment as a sonographer or sonographer student.
  • Education - Other Sonography Graduate of an accredited school/program of diagnostic medical, setting., sonography or five years specialized training in a hospital/healthcare.
About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.


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