Echocardiology Technician

Lifepoint Health; Athens (TN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN is seeking an Echocardiology Technician to join as a per diem PRN. You will welcome patients, perform diagnostic ultrasound exams and stress tests, and help ensure smooth patient flow in a fast-paced clinical setting.

This role requires Echo Registry certification (or registry eligibility within one year) and BLS; prior experience with imaging modalities and housekeeping of equipment is valued.

Qualifications

• Echo certification registered or registry eligible within one year of employment.
• Licenses: Current Echo Registry.
• Certification: BLS.

Responsibilities

• Receives patients, explains procedure, and ensures comfort.
• Performs imaging studies across age groups using ultrasound.
• Operates ultrasound and related cardiac testing equipment.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and organizes the work area.
• Keeps accurate records and assists with scheduling and patient flow.

Skills

Patient care

Imaging procedures

Ultrasound operation

Team collaboration

Education

Echo Registry certification or registry eligible within 1 year

BLS Certification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Echocardiology Technician

Per Diem

Your experience matters:

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Cardiac/Echo Tech PRN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute:

An Echocardiology Tech who excels in this role:

• Receives patients, explains method of procedure and makes sure patient is comfortable.
• Provides patient services to all ages using imaging modalities.
• Operates ultrasound/electrophysiology/cardiac stress test equipment to perform clinical diagnostic ultrasound/electrophysiologic/cardiac stress test exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.
• Maintains equipment and supplies and organizes work area.
• Keeps accurate records, helps with scheduling of the ultrasound and keeps patient flow smooth.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for:

• Echo certification registered or registry eligible within one year of employment or transfer into position.
• Licenses: Current Echo Registry
• Certification: BLS

More about Starr Regional Medical Center:

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years.

EEOC Statement

"Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.