Cath Lab Tech

LifePoint Health • Hickory, NC

186d

About The Position

Performs various Cath Lab procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Requirements

• Current ARRT or RCIS certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire or transfer into the position required.
• Associates Degree from Radiological Technology program required. Education requirements may be waived in exchange with equivalent years of Cath Lab Tech experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice when ordered.
• 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.

Benefits

• Wide range of benefits options including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• HSA.
• 401(K) retirement plan contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance.
• Prescription Assistance with OptumRx.
• Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
• Employee Assistance program at no cost to you.
• Free travel and entertainment discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees