Cardiac Echo Technician: Impactful Diagnostic Imaging

Lifepoint Health®; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and disability coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company-mʹ

Job summary

Harris Regional Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Echocardiology Technician to join a team providing diagnostic imaging services in a filmless PACS environment. The role involves educating patients, preparing/ administering contrast as needed, selecting exposure factors, ensuring safety, and performing imaging procedures with attention to image quality.

Requirements include an associate or bachelor's degree and Echo certification (registered or registry-eligible within one year),

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree, or bachelor's degree as well as Echo certification registered or registry eligible within one year of employment or transfer into position.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.

Skills

Echo certification

BLS certification

Patient safety

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Echo certification registered or registry eligible within 1 year

Job description

Harris Regional Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Echocardiology Technician to join a team providing diagnostic imaging services in a filmless PACS environment. The role involves educating patients, preparing/ administering contrast as needed, selecting exposure factors, ensuring safety, and performing imaging procedures with attention to image quality.

Requirements include an associate or bachelor's degree and Echo certification (registered or registry-eligible within one year),