Echocardiology Technician

Lifepoint Health • Fort Mohave, AZ

19d

About The Position

Valley View Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], 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.

Requirements

• Applicants should have an associate’s degree.
• Current Echo registry.
• Echo certification registered or registry eligible within one year of employment or transfer into position.
• BLS

Responsibilities

• Performs ECHO procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Review patient history and physician’s orders.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure patient’s understanding and cooperation.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the scope of practice.
• Monitor patient’s condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepare equipment and supplies.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Position patient and perform imaging procedure(s).
• Analyze the results and identify issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Take appropriate action to resolve quality issues, including reposition patient and repeating procedures.
• Enter, transmit, and report scan results.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree