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How much do echo lab jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for echo lab in Houston, TX is $21.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.45 and $23.17 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 cities near Houston, TX are hiring for Echo Lab jobs?

Cities near Houston, TX with the most Echo Lab job openings:

Infographic showing various Echo Lab job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,264 per year, or $19.8 per hour.

Pediatric ECHO/Cardiac Sonographer III

Texas Children's Hospital

Humble, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Texas Children's Hospital rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

We are searching for an ECHO Sonographer III - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform high-quality and complex echocardiographic exams. You will independently perform TEE studies on patients that range in age from neonates to adults.
 

Think you've got what it takes?


Qualifications:
Technical diploma from a school of ultrasound (e.g., Diagnostic Medical Sonography) or a bachelor's degree in biological science required
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR or Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer with Sonography Canada required 
Minimum of 5 years' experience as an echo sonographer with two (2) years in a pediatric environment required 


Responsibilities:


Perform high-quality echocardiographic exams and collaborate with the cardiology staff to make accurate diagnoses of complex congenital and acquired pediatric heart abnormalities
Assist and participate with the technical echocardiographic training of technologists, Pediatric Fellows, and visitors
Perform daily operational maintenance of the Echo Lab supplies and equipment, and ensure all supplies and equipment are checked for deficiencies and safe for operation
Demonstrate customer service skills and collaborate with departmental staff and other health care professions to ensure high-quality patient care
Engage in quality assurance control on the team while monitoring the completion of all departmental, regulatory, and professional training requirements as designated

Strategically located throughout the greater Houston area, Texas Children's Specialty Care offer the same high-quality pediatric subspecialty care as our hospital - right in your neighborhood. Staffed by pediatric specialists from Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, our teams are trained to care for the physical and emotional needs of children and adolescents. Working closely with a child's primary-care physician, our specialists diagnose health conditions and develop patient-specific treatment plans. Texas Children's Specialty Care locations use child-sized medical equipment in colorful, child-friendly atmospheres that cater to young patients' needs and interests.

To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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