Cath Lab Technician

Lifepoint Health • Rutherfordton, NC

3d

About The Position

The Cath Lab Technician performs patient care in a manner that prioritizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical errors. The role includes developing and individualizing plans of care, revising them in response to patient needs, and evaluating their effectiveness daily. The technician monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, provider, patient, and family, following the appropriate chain of command. The position also involves coordinating care across disciplines, supporting transfers, discharges, and referrals, addressing spiritual and psychosocial needs, educating patients and families, and advocating for patients’ physical and emotional well-being and rights.

This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. An $8,000 sign-on bonus is mentioned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from a Radiological Technology program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/(ALS) certification within 6 months of hire.
• ARRT required.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• CI or RCIS certification preferred.
• Prior Cath Lab or interventional radiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care while optimizing patient safety and reducing the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
• Formulate individualized plans of care, revise them based on patient response to treatment, and evaluate the overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, provider, patient, and family, following the chain of command as appropriate.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluate patient and family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Advocate for patients’ physical and emotional well-being and protect their rights.

Benefits

• $8,000 sign-on bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid family leave
• Paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance
• 401(k) retirement package with company match
• Wellness programs, including 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
• Education Level: Associate degree