ECHO Technologist
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open cardiac sonographer jobs in Texas post a median of $46.95 an hour, the middle half $45.06–$50.21, across 12 jobs that state their pay. Cardiac sonographers employed in Texas earn a median of $44.51 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Shannon Medical Center in Big Spring reported 3 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 344,420 hours worked: 1.7 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 2.2 per 100 full-time workers. None describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Scenic Mountain Medical Center
Medicare gives Scenic Mountain Medical Center no star rating (Jul 2026). 79% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Texas hospitals by rating.
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- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 29.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 81.7%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.59x · Clicks 36
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 53.2% · Stating an hourly rate 39.9%
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About the job
Job Summary
The Echo Sonographer performs a variety of routine echocardiograms including, but not limited to, Transthoracic Echocardiogram or TTE, with Color, Spectral Doppler and 2-D imaging, Transesophageal Echocardiogram TEE, Stress Echocardiogram or Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram, TTE with bubbles, TTE with contrast and advanced TTE such as TTE with 3D imaging, for both inpatient and outpatient studies. Locates, evaluates and records pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data while using different systems of ultrasound equipment. Transmits exams, processes preliminary technical data in designated interpreting system, and communicates any significant findings to the attending reading physician.
Qualifications
Education
Non-Registered Echo Tech
Required
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Active credential or license in a health-related field.
- Allied Health educations include, but are not limited to, diagnostic medical sonographer, radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, and registered nurse
Registered Echo Tech
Required
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- ARDMS or CCI Credential as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Experience:
Non-Registered Echo Tech
- Preferred
- Two or more years of experience as a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Registered Echo Tech
Certification/Licensure:
Non-Registered Echo Tech
- Required
- Must hold an active credential or license in a health-related field
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
Registered Echo Tech
- Required
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start dat
From Shannon Health's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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