Echocardiology Technician PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Higher education assistance

401(k) retirement package

Wellness programs

Ongoing learning opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking an Echocardiology Technician in Gallatin, Tennessee, to deliver high-quality cardiac imaging services. Responsibilities include reviewing patient histories, administering contrast media, and ensuring safety standards during procedures.

The ideal candidate holds Echo certification and BLS, with a commitment to patient care. This role offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Echo certification registered or registry eligible within one year of employment.
• Current Echo Registry license required.
• Certification in BLS is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and educate patients about procedures.
• Prepare and administer contrast media.
• Monitor patient conditions continuously during procedures.
• Perform imaging procedures and report results.

Skills

Echo certification

Patient monitoring

Quality control procedures

BLS certification

Job description

Echocardiology Technician

As an Echocardiology Technician, you will play a vital role in providing high‑quality cardiac imaging services. Your responsibilities will include reviewing patient history, preparing and administering contrast media, monitoring patient conditions, operating imaging equipment, ensuring safety standards and quality control, and entering and reporting scan results.

How You’ll Contribute

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure their understanding and cooperation.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continuously 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. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage – medical plans start at just $10 per pay period – tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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.

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.
• Weekend coverage, day shift.

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