How to hire an echo technician

How to hire an echo technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step echo technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an echo technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new echo technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The echo technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect echo technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of echo technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Echo Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Echo Technician	Diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians, including vascular technologists, operate special imaging equipment to create images or to conduct tests. The images and test results help physicians assess and diagnose medical conditions... Show more	$23-56
   Cardiovascular Sonographer	A cardiovascular sonographer specializes in operating non-invasive imaging equipment to help physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular issues. They conduct imaging test procedures and assist patients by answering questions, preparing them for the tests, helping them understand the process, providing step-by-step instructions, and making them feel at ease the entire time... Show more	$26-56
   Sonographer	A Sonographer performs diagnostic procedures using sonographic equipment. Their duties include preparing patients, explaining the exam, and performing the procedure.	$27-60

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • BLS
   • Echocardiography
   • Echocardiogram
   • Patient Care
   • Cardiology
   • Cardiac Ultrasound
   • EKG
   • M-Mode
   • Color Flow
   • Ultrasound Equipment
   • Test Results
   • Dobutamine
   • Color Doppler

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   Responsibilities:

   • Assist with placement and manage intra-aortic balloon pumps.
   • Perform cardiac defibrillation, CPR, and initiate invasive procedures on patients in cardiac arrest.
   • Utilize 2D , 3D, m-mode, and color Doppler.
   • Perform EKG's and treadmill stress testing.
   • Perform stress echo's, dobutamine stress echo's and bubble studies.
   • Assist physician with echo stress tests as well as treadmill only studies.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your echo technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An echo technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, echo technicians' average salary in iowa is 58% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level echo technicians earn 58% less than senior-level echo technicians.
   • Certifications. An echo technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an echo technician's salary.

   Average echo technician salary

   $75,952yearly

   $36.52 hourly rate

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   Entry-level echo technician salary

   $49,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average echo technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Oregon	$114,478	$55
   2	California	$113,164	$54
   3	New York	$112,923	$54
   4	Pennsylvania	$96,061	$46
   5	Massachusetts	$89,523	$43
   6	Nevada	$81,723	$39
   7	Ohio	$78,970	$38
   8	Maine	$77,703	$37
   9	Virginia	$75,566	$36
   10	Texas	$75,321	$36
   11	Wisconsin	$75,078	$36
   12	New Mexico	$74,728	$36
   13	Alabama	$72,989	$35
   14	South Carolina	$72,945	$35
   15	Washington	$72,595	$35
   16	West Virginia	$71,962	$35
   17	New Jersey	$70,023	$34
   18	Michigan	$69,239	$33
   19	Indiana	$69,150	$33
   20	Georgia	$68,033	$33

   Average echo technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	University of Maryland Medical System	$131,005	$62.98	24
   2	Baptist Health	$129,464	$62.24	20
   3	Aya Healthcare	$128,184	$61.63	2
   4	Favorite Healthcare Staffing	$127,145	$61.13
   5	Careerstaff Unlimited - A Genesis Healthcare Company	$125,833	$60.50
   6	GradyHealth	$123,413	$59.33	5
   7	Dignity Health	$120,793	$58.07	30
   8	Health Alliance	$118,302	$56.88	2
   9	Scotland Memorial Hospital	$113,444	$54.54	4
   10	Baptist Health Care	$110,750	$53.25	8
   11	SEARHC	$107,522	$51.69
   12	Mission Health Services	$107,350	$51.61
   13	Accountable Healthcare Holdings Corp.	$106,493	$51.20
   14	Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego	$104,490	$50.24	1
   15	Stability Healthcare	$104,322	$50.15
   16	HonorHealth	$104,038	$50.02
   17	Nicklaus Children's Hospital	$103,105	$49.57	3
   18	Baxter Regional Medical Center	$102,458	$49.26
   19	Soliant	$101,152	$48.63
   20	St Anthony's Hospital Inc	$100,886	$48.50

4. Writing an echo technician job description

   An echo technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an echo technician job description:

   Echo technician job description example

   Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
   
   At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its Top 100 Places to Work.

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   Overview:

   The Echocardiographer is a skilled person qualified by technological education to provide patient services using diagnostic ultrasound under the supervision of a doctor of medicine responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures. Assist the physician in gathering Echocardiographic data necessary to reach diagnostic decisions. Performs related duties as assigned.

   
   Qualifications:

   • Education: High school diploma or equivalent and one of the American registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) prerequisites for education and required clinical experience.
   • Licensure: Requires a registry or registry eligible status with the ARDMS.
   • Certifications: Must have a current American Heart Association BLS Heartsaver Card or obtain within probationary period.
   • Other: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Echocardiography is a highly skilled allied health profession requiring judgment and capability in assisting the delivery of health care as it relates to this modality. Responsible for reviewing the pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results, including performing the appropriate procedures that provide a sonographic record of the anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data necessary for interpretation by a physician. Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements: This individual must be capable of walking long distances, transporting ultrasound equipment, and assist in lifting patients. Equipment Used: Ultrasound equipment.

   We Offer Great Benefits:

   
   Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!

   We re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

   
   At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

   
   What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

   
   Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care that s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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   Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right echo technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your echo technician job on Zippia to find and attract quality echo technician candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
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6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit echo technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new echo technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the echo technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new echo technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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