Echocardiology Technician (PRN)

Memorial Physician Practices; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN is seeking an Echocardiology Technician for a per diem/PRN role. The technician will perform ultrasound-based cardiac imaging, explain procedures to patients, and support scheduling and record-keeping to ensure smooth patient flow.

Candidates should be registered or registry-eligible in Echo, hold a current Echo Registry, and possess BLS certification. This position emphasizes compassionate care and precise imaging across all ages in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Echo certification registered or registry eligible within one year of employment or transfer into position.
• Current Echo Registry license or registry eligibility.
• BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Receives patients, explains method of procedure and ensures patient comfort.
• Provides patient services to all ages using imaging modalities.
• Operates ultrasound/electrophysiology/cardiac stress test equipment to perform diagnostic exams and routine invasive procedures per standards.
• Maintains equipment and supplies and keeps work area organized.
• Keeps accurate records and helps with scheduling of ultrasound to keep patient flow smooth.

Skills

Echo certification

Echo registry

BLS

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.