Where do echocardiographers work?

The vast majority of diagnostic medical sonographers, which includes echocardiographers, work in state, local, and private hospitals. Around 20% work in physician’s offices, while 11% work in medical diagnostic labs. You spend most of your workday in the lab, though you may go to a patient’s room to perform some diagnostic imaging. Echocardiographers spend much of the day standing up, so good physical fitness and stamina are important. While hospitals are generally high-paced work environments, many people find working in an imaging field is less stressful than working as a doctor or nurse.