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Lifepoint Health·Sylva, North Carolina
Echocardiology Technician
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The Echocardiology Technician is responsible for performing diagnostic imaging procedures, monitoring patient status, and ensuring high-quality imaging results. They also manage equipment preparation, patient education, and the accurate transmission of scan results.
Schedule: PRN, Varies
Your experience matters.
Harris Regional 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.
More about our team
Harris Regional Hospital provides comprehensive diagnostic imaging and interventional services in comfortable, convenient surroundings.
We are proud to offer a filmless environment, complete with a picture-achieving communication system (PACS).
The PACS digitally stores and displays medical images allowing for immediate access to patient information and increased efficiency.
Our radiologists are certified by the American Board of Radiology with extensive training and experience in all areas of technology.
We offer our patients the latest technology in diagnostic testing while staying close to home.
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.
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
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:
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 we’re looking for
Must have an associate degree, or bachelor’s degree as well as being Echo certification registered or registry eligible within one year of employment or transfer into position. Additional requirements include:
· Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
· One year of experience preferred
More about Harris Regional
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.
“Harris Regional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional 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.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Candidates must hold an associate or bachelor's degree and be Echo certified or registry eligible within one year. Additionally, Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire, and one year of experience is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in North Carolina often look for licensed or credentialed clinicians, and this role requires registration with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification board. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer a bachelor’s degree and want candidates who can work within treatment, documentation, and care coordination expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your credential status before applying.