Echocardiology Technician

Lifepoint Health®; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement package with company match

Paid family leave and PTO

Wellness programs including gym memberships

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® seeks an Echocardiography Technician in Beckley, West Virginia, to support cardiac imaging through high-quality echocardiograms. This role includes reviewing patient histories, performing imaging procedures, and educating patients on their exams.

Candidates must have an Associate’s degree, Basic Life Support certification, and preferably 1 year of experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• 1 year of experience is preferred.
• Must hold a current Echo registry; ARDMS registry or registry eligible is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures.
• Educates patients regarding procedures for better understanding.

Skills

Familiarity with hospital departments

Leadership ability

Problem solving

Stress handling

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Schedule

Full time, days

About the Role

The Echocardiography Technician plays a key role in cardiac imaging, supporting diagnostic procedures and patient care through high‑quality echocardiograms in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures.
• Analyzes results and identifies image quality issues.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
• Educates patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice when ordered.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs quality control procedures on equipment; troubleshoots, resolves, and reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree required.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Experience: 1 year of experience preferred.
• Licenses: Current Echo registry; must have ARDMS registry or be registry eligible; must have cardiac registry with 1 year of employment.
• Skills: Familiarity with organization and functions of hospital departments; leadership ability, integrity, and initiative; problem solving; stress handling; maintain harmonious relationships with nursing, medical staff, and hospital administration.

Benefits

• 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 with 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.

EEOC Statement

Raleigh General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Raleigh General Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.