Echocardiology Technician, PRN

Lifepoint Health®; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Well-being programs

Professional Development opportunities

Competitive pay rates

Supportive leadership and culture

Job summary

Rutherford Regional Health System, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an Echocardiology Technician to provide high-quality imaging and patient care in a PRN capacity. You will review histories, educate patients on procedures, and operate imaging equipment in a safe, compliant manner.

Candidates should hold an Associate's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and be registered (CCI/ARDMS) within a year. BLS is required, with Handle with Care training soon after hire.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography required.
• Registered Cardiovascular Sonography (CCI/ARDMS) within 1 year of hire/transfer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Handle with Care within 3 months of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician orders.
• Educates patient about procedures, equipment and exam.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope.
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes.
• Prepares equipment and supplies; selects exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Ensures safety standards and quality control on equipment; troubleshoots as needed.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures; analyzes results.
• Enters and reports scan results.

Skills

Patient care

Procedural education

Safety protocols

Education

Associate's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (preferred)

Tools

Imaging equipment

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Rutherford Regional Health System 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.

Echocardiology Technician

Schedule: PRN

Your Experience Matters

Rutherford Regional Health System 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

• 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.

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

• 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.
• Competitive Pay Rates
• Superior Quality Patient Outcomes
• Supportive Leadership and Culture

What We're Looking For

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

• 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

More About Rutherford Regional Health System

Rutherford Regional Health System partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country's leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.

Rutherford Regional Health System includes the following: Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Rutherford Family Care, Rutherford East Family Care, Forest City Family Care, Chase Family Care, Polk Medical Specialties, Rutherford Orthopedics, Rutherford Urology, Rutherford Children's Care, Premier Women's Care, The Mammography Place, and Rutherford Surgical Associates.

EEOC Statement

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.

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.