Special Procedure Technician

Lifepoint Health•Kennewick, WA

About The Position

The Special Procedure Technician prepares the special procedures lab and sterile table for procedures, maintains sterile technique, and helps prevent cross-contamination. The technician positions and prepares patients, verifies orders and patient identifiers, and confirms that required consent forms and the history and physical are available before procedures. During procedures, the technician monitors patients by observation, EKG, and blood pressure using a physiological monitor, coordinating monitoring with the procedure nurse. The role also includes explaining procedures to patients and family members, managing supplies and inventory cost-effectively, updating exams to Taken status immediately after completion, routing images to PACS and burning CDs as needed, and confirming terminal cleaning of the room by Environmental Services after procedures. This is a full-time, union position at Trios Health, part of Lifepoint Health. The stated hourly pay range is $41.63–$63.09.

Requirements

Associate's degree.
A.R.R.T. certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
Venapuncture.
One year of special procedures experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

One year of special procedures experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare the special procedures lab and sterile table for various procedures.
Practice sterile techniques and prevent cross-contamination.
Order supplies and maintain inventory in a cost-effective manner.
Put exams in Taken status immediately after completion.
Position and prepare patients for procedures.
Ensure all consents and the history and physical are available before procedures.
Monitor patient condition during procedures through observation, EKG, and blood pressure using a physiological monitor.
Coordinate patient monitoring with the procedure nurse.
Route images to PACS and burn CDs as necessary.
Ensure Environmental Services has completed terminal cleaning of the special procedures room after procedures.
Explain procedures to patients and family members to reduce anxiety and obtain cooperation.
Check the patient's chart to confirm the order, and verify the armband and two patient identifiers: name and birthdate.

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Paid family leave.
A minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year for full-time employees.
Eight paid holidays per year.
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.