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The Echo Lab Nurse plays a critical role in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care within the echocardiography laboratory. This position collaborates closely with sonographers ...

Performing all Echo Lab exams including 2D Echo, Doppler, Color Flow, Stress Echo, and contrast ... studies * Delivering patient-centered, professional care aligned with high clinical standards

The Echo Lab Nurse plays a critical role in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care within the echocardiography laboratory. This position collaborates closely with sonographers ...

Performing all Echo Lab exams including 2D Echo, Doppler, Color Flow, Stress Echo, and contrast ... studies * Delivering patient-centered, professional care aligned with high clinical standards

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How much do echo lab jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for echo lab in the United States is $22.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.28 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.

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Infographic showing various Echo Lab job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 13% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,864 per year, or $22.5 per hour.

Echocardiographer- Echo Lab

CarolinaEast Health System

New Bern, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


CarolinaEast Health System rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

807th of 898 rated healthcare providers


Job description


Job Summary: The Echocardiograper is expected to interact with patients and their families in a caring, compassionate manner and provide care with the highest regard for the patient's mental, spiritual, and physical well-being. The Echocardiographer is responsible for providing basic and advanced services to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. The Echocardiographer is responsible for the performance of echocardiographic studies to include: Cardiac Echo, Stress Echo, and Transesophageal Echo (TEE), with and without Contrast as required. The Echocardiographer is required to deliver services to patients in all areas of the hospital, within the laboratory setting, the CVOR, and in the physician office setting. The Technologist makes procedures available 24 hours per day/seven days per week. On-Call duty is an important aspect of this position. The person in this position is expected to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with minimal supervision and must make many independent decisions.
About CarolinaEast Health System
CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America's Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Registered with a minimum of one year of experience. May include one year clinical experience as a student performing all aspects of Echocardiography to include routine, transesophageal, contrast and stress preferred, or registry eligible as a graduate from an accredited school of Echocardiography and/or with one or more years' clinical training in Echocardiograph Diagnostics under the direction of a registered Echocardiographer and/or Board Certified Cardiologist/Internist required.
  • Must obtain registry within one year of hire.
  • Must maintain current AHA BLS certification.
  • Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

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