Cath Lab Technician

Lifepoint Health • Rutherfordton, NC

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About The Position

Rutherford Regional Health System is hiring a Cath Lab Technician to provide patient care while prioritizing safety and reducing the likelihood of medical errors. The technician formulates and revises individualized plans of care, evaluates their effectiveness, monitors and communicates patient conditions, and collaborates with the care team to coordinate treatment and related services. The role also includes educating patients and families and advocating for patients’ physical and emotional well-being.

This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A sign-on bonus of $8,000 is advertised as something applicants can ask about. The position requires an associate degree from a radiological technology program and ARRT licensure. BLS/ALS certification is required within six months of hire; CI or RCIS is preferred. Prior cath lab or interventional radiology experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Associate degree from a Radiological Technology program.
• ARRT licensure required.
• BLS/ALS certification within six months of hire.
• 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.
• Prior Cath Lab or interventional radiology experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
• Formulate individualized plans of care, revise them based on patient response to treatment, and evaluate their effectiveness daily.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, provider, patient, and family as appropriate.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharge, 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 the patient's physical and emotional well-being and protect the patient's rights.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and 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.
• Advertised $8,000 sign-on bonus; applicants are invited to ask about it.

What This Job Offers

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