Echocardiology Technician

Lifepoint Health • Gallatin, TN

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About The Position

Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is seeking an Echocardiology Technician to perform echocardiology imaging procedures and support safe, high-quality patient care. The technician reviews patient histories and physician orders, explains procedures and equipment to patients, prepares equipment and supplies, and performs imaging procedures. The role includes monitoring patients, maintaining equipment quality and safety, addressing image-quality issues, and entering and reporting scan results.

Requirements

• Echo certification, registered or registry eligible within one year of employment or transfer into the position.
• Associate’s degree required.
• Current Echo Registry.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician orders.
• Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support their understanding and cooperation.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications when ordered and within scope of practice.
• Continually monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes as appropriate.
• Prepare equipment and supplies; select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implement safety standards and perform equipment quality-control procedures.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
• Analyze imaging results and identify image-quality issues.
• Resolve image-quality issues as appropriate, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
• Enter, transmit, and report scan results.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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