Cath Lab/IR Tech Special Procedure Technician

Lifepoint Health • Lake Havasu City, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Havasu Regional 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 a Cath Lab/IR Tech – Special Procedures 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

• Basic Life Support certification required.
• ACLS required. BLS is not required if employee has ACLS.
• One (1) year of experience in radiology in healthcare setting preferred.
• ARRT (R) or RCIS preferred.
• AZ Medical Radiology License required upon hire (original AZ license must be at facility to begin employment).

Nice To Haves

• ARRT (R)
• RCIS
• One (1) year of experience in radiology in healthcare setting

Responsibilities

• Implement, recommend, delegate, and coordinate special procedure care to a group of patients.
• Prepare special procedures lab and sterile table for various procedures.
• Practice sterile techniques and prevent cross-contamination.
• Check emergency equipment each day.
• Responsible for ordering supplies and maintaining inventory in a cost-effective manner.
• Put all exams in “Taken” status immediately after completion of exam.
• Check ancillary audit trail daily to assure all charges are correct.
• Position and prep patient for procedures.
• Assures all consents, H&P are available prior to procedure.
• Monitors patient condition during procedure by observation, EKG, and blood pressure via physiological monitor.
• Coordinates patient monitoring with procedure nurse.
• Position equipment according to physician instructions.
• Analyze and interpret data for physician instructions.
• Be able to route images to PACS and burn CD’s as necessary.
• Assures terminal cleaning of special procedures room as been completed by Environmental Services when procedure is completed.
• Explain procedures to patients and family to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Checks patients’ chart to confirm order and checks armband and two patient identifiers-name and birthdate.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

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