Cath Lab Technician, Senior

LifePoint Hospitals • Missoula, MT

75d

About The Position

Community Medical Center is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. This role is essential in providing high-quality imaging services to patients, ensuring their comfort and understanding throughout the process.

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.
• 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.
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees