Cardiovascular Technician, PRN

Lifepoint Health • Henderson, NC

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Maria Parham Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to prioritizing employee well-being to provide exceptional care. As a Cardiovascular Technician, you will contribute to making communities healthier. Maria Parham Health, a Duke LifePoint Hospital, is the region's healthcare provider, offering comprehensive services and is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the College of American Pathologists. The facility provides advanced Emergency Department, Maternity Center, Intensive and Progressive Care units, Medical/Surgical services, and inpatient rehabilitation, along with outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The system also includes the Maria Parham Franklin facility, featuring an Emergency Department, Behavioral Health units, and additional outpatient diagnostic services. Across 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health delivers advanced cardiac, cancer, respiratory, and rehabilitation care supported by cutting-edge technology and key partnerships. The Cardiovascular Technician performs diagnostic and interventional cardiac and vascular procedures using specialized imaging equipment in the Cardiac/Vascular Cath Lab and non-invasive imaging settings. This role involves supporting physicians by assisting during procedures, scrubbing and monitoring patients, and performing high-quality cardiovascular and vascular imaging studies, including echocardiography and peripheral vascular exams, in accordance with established protocols and standards of practice. The technician is expected to apply knowledge of ultrasound principles, anatomy, physiology, and imaging modalities to optimize image quality, recognize pathology, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure accurate documentation in PACS. Strong critical thinking, technical expertise, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment are essential.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalency
• Graduate of CAAHEP approved school of ultrasound or cardiovascular technology or equivalent experience.
• Current certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must be able to meet requirements of departmental on call policy

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a Cardiovascular lab or special procedures preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and interventional cardiac and vascular procedures using specialized imaging equipment in the Cardiac/Vascular Cath Lab and non-invasive imaging settings.
• Supports physicians by assisting during procedures.
• Scrubbing and monitoring patients.
• Performing high-quality cardiovascular and vascular imaging studies, including echocardiography and peripheral vascular exams, in accordance with established protocols and standards of practice.
• Applies knowledge of ultrasound principles, anatomy, physiology, and imaging modalities to optimize image quality.
• Recognize pathology.
• Troubleshoot equipment.
• Ensure accurate documentation in PACS.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree