Echocardiology Technician

Socket.dev; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal, UT seeks an Echocardiology Technician to perform echo studies and ensure high-quality imaging. This PRN role supports the radiology service and collaborates with physicians to deliver accurate results.

Responsibilities include patient education, equipment preparation, contrast administration (where permitted), and strict adherence to safety standards. Eligible candidates hold an associate degree and current BLS; registry in echocardiography is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification current upon hire.
• Current echo registry.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice; monitors patient condition and reports changes.
• Prepares equipment and supplies; selects exposure factors and imaging parameters; ensures safety and quality control; troubleshoots equipment malfunctions.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures; analyzes results and resolves image quality issues; enters and transmits scan results.

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Echocardiology Technician

Schedule: this is a PRN role that will work on an as-needed basis.

Your experience matters

Los Alamos 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 an Echocardiology Technician 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 Technician performs echo procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Additional responsibilities include:

• 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.

• 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. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

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:

• Financial & Career Growth: 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

Applicants should have an associate's degree. Additional requirements include:

• Certification/License:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) current upon hire.

  • Current echo registry

More about Ashley Regional Medical Center

Ashley Regional Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited 39-bed hospital that is committed to serving our growing community with the highest quality services. Our hospital has been named a Top 100 Rural Hospitals in America for nine consecutive years.

Located in Vernal, Utah, which is known as an outdoor paradise. From Flaming Gorge Reservoir to the primitive areas of the Uinta Mountains, outdoor recreation is at your doorstep. Fishing, hunting, biking, camping, golfing, water sports, cross country skiing, white water rafting are just a few of the activities that this diverse landscape has to offer. All this is centrally located between Salt Lake and Denver.

EEOC Statement

Ashley Regional Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer.Ashley Regional Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.