Echocardiology Technician
Lifepoint Health® · Los Alamos, NM · Today
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
About the role
This is a PRN role that will work on an as-needed basis.
Responsibilities
- Performs echo procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
- 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 procedure.
- Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
Requirements
- Current NM cardiac sonographer license.
- Associate’s degree.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification current upon hire.
- Current echo registry.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement package with company match.
- Employee well-being programs including mental, physical, and financial wellness initiatives (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.