Cath Lab Technician, Acute Hospital

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

56d • Onsite

About The Position

Frye Regional Medical Center is seeking a Cath Lab Technician to join their team. This is a full-time position with 4 10-hour shifts, requiring on-call duty one night per week and every fifth weekend. The role is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare network committed to employee well-being and providing exceptional patient care. The medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility employing over 1500 professional and clinical staff, offering a broad array of inpatient and outpatient services.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• 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.
• Associate’s degree from Radiological Technology program required.
• Equivalent years of Cath Lab Tech experience may be accepted in lieu of education requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) CI
• RCIS
• Certified Paramedic (CST)
• Certified Surgical Technologist

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
• Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care, revise plan as indicated by the patient's response to treatment, and evaluation overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, provider, patient and family following chain of command as appropriate.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient protecting patient's rights.

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
• $20,000 Sign on Bonus

What This Job Offers

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