Frye Regional Medical Center · 1 month ago
Echocardiology Technician, Outpatient
Hickory, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelFryeCare Cardiology, part of Lifepoint Health, is dedicated to making communities healthier through exceptional patient care. The Echocardiology Technician will perform ECHO procedures, educate patients about the process, and monitor patient conditions to ensure quality care.
Health CareHospitalMedicalOutpatient Care
Responsibilities
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
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedures. Enters, transmits and reports scan results
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree required
Certification: BLS
Licenses: Current Echo Registry
Echo certification registered or registry eligible within one year of employment or transfer into position
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
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
Company
Frye Regional Medical Center
Frye Regional Medical Center provides general heath care services.
Founded in 1911
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Allen Clayton
Assistant CFO
Dr. Bridget Denzik
Chief Nursing Officer
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