Cath Lab Technician, Senior

Lifepoint Health • Missoula, MT

69d

About The Position

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Community Medical Center is a leading healthcare system with 151 beds offering adult and pediatric treatments and technology combined with medical specialties and certifications often only available in major cities. Performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Requirements

• Licensed by the state as a radiation operator.
• Registered by ARRT as a Radiologic Technologist.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification - obtained within 6 months of hire.

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.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• 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.
• Maintains appropriate supply inventory in both special procedures and radiology, orders supplies as necessary, assist in training new staff into modality, etc.
• Scrubs in to assist, monitoring documentation, room circulator, etc.
• Responsible for working with Provider(s) to coordinate the Cath Lab schedule and add on patients.
• Responsible for coordinating Education and In-services for Cath Lab staff.
• Primary preceptor for all new Cath Lab Techs.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees