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Nebraska Medicine

Staff Nurse - ECHO Lab

Omaha, NE · On-site

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 ...

Nebraska Medicine

Staff Nurse - ECHO Lab

Omaha, NE

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 ...

Lovelace Health System

Echo Tech

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Echocardiography (Echo) Lab Technician in Albuquerque, NM. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better * Thrive: We ...

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As of Jun 3, 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 job?

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 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 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.
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Infographic showing various Echo Lab job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 19% Full Time, 75% Part Time, and 6% Contract. 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.
Lead Cardiac Sonographer

Lead Cardiac Sonographer

Hunt Regional Healthcare

Greenville, TX • On-site

Full-time

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POSITION SUMMARY
Oversee Echo Lab to ensure quality studies are performed and Intersocietal Accreditation Committee (IAC) accreditation is maintained. Perform echocardiogram studies demonstrating superior quality and accuracy that adhere to IAC standards. Ability to obtain measurements with a degree of accuracy to allow diagnosis of normal and abnormal anatomic variants.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum Work Experience: Experience: 3 years echo experience, prior IAC Technical Director Experience preferred
Required Licenses/Certifications: Appropriate CPR Certification. Cardiac Sonography credentials (RDCS, RCS, or ACS)
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Requires reading, writing and mathematical skills. Must interface daily with physicians, other department supervisors and employees, outside service personnel and visitors in an effective manner. Must have visual/hearing acuity, and ability to communicate effectively in English.
Preferred Qualification: Baccalaureate degree in related field
JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
1. Reinforces HMHD's values, promotes HMHD's Compliance Plan and demonstrates proficiency in understanding of training materials and applicable laws and standards.
2. Completes the required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs and ensures department employees complete their required education (in a timely manner) according to HMHD policies.
3. Assists the Compliance Officer and the Executive Compliance Committee in identifying "high risk" issues within his/her department.
4. Complies with all HIPAA standards.
5. Maintains Intersocietal Accreditation Committee (IAC) accreditation of Echo lab, including but not limited to the following duties:
a. Reaccreditation applications -- triennially
b. Echo lab quality assurance reviews - Physician Variability, Sonographer Variability, Timeliness reports, Correlation reports, Physician volume tracking, Sonographer volume tracking
c. Create and maintain Echo lab policies - coordinate with Echo lab Medical Director to ensure accuracy and adherence to American Society of Echocardiography standards
d. Prepare presentations for required IAC/Cardiovascular Services meetings
e. Ensure timely interpretation of completed studies through communication with physicians
6. Assists director in interviewing Cardiac Sonographer candidates
7. Preceptor for all Cardiac Sonographers
8. Assigned super user for ISCV reading station, first point of troubleshooting for both Cardiac Sonographers and physicians. Responsible for escalating issues when needed.
9. Echo lab staff scheduling
10. Maintain echo equipment and schedule preventive maintenance and service calls as needed
11. First point of contact for physician concerns related to the Echo lab and studies performed - provides staff guidance/retraining when necessary.
12. Assist with Cardiopulmonary payroll and timecard editing.
13. Coordinate observation/education of Cardiac Sonographer students with staff Cardiac Sonographers.
14. Other duties as assigned

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