Echocardiology Technician

Lifepoint Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) retirement package with company match

Free gym memberships and wellness programs

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is seeking a full-time Echocardiology Technician in North Carolina. The role involves reviewing patient history, educating patients, and performing imaging procedures.

Qualified candidates should have an Associate's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and appropriate credentials. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, financial protection, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree from a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program required.
• License: Registered Sonographer Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Required.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures and equipment.
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes.

Skills

Patient education

Imaging techniques

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree from a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Job description

Echocardiology Technician

Schedule: Full-time

How you'll contribute

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

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 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree from a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program required. Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred.
• License: Registered Sonographer Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Required (within one year of hire or transfer).
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Handle with Care within 3 months of hire or transfer.

Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.