Echocardiology Technician - Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

Lifepoint Health®; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & leave

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) with match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Echocardiology Technologist for a full-time days shift. The role focuses on performing echocardiography studies, educating patients about procedures, and ensuring high-quality imaging across the department.

Join a 355-bed acute care facility with a large professional team. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within Lifepoint Health's network.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Team player

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree

Echo Registry license

Echo certification eligible within 1 year

Job description

Frye Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Echocardiology Technologist for a full-time days shift. The role focuses on performing echocardiography studies, educating patients about procedures, and ensuring high-quality imaging across the department.

Join a 355-bed acute care facility with a large professional team. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within Lifepoint Health's network.