Special Procedure Technician

Lifepoint Health • Wilson, NC

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Wilson Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Special Procedure Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Wilson Medical Center is committed to always providing excellent care to our community. Our 294-bed facility provides services to residents of Wilson County and surrounding communities. Our commitment to high-quality healthcare is strong. We bring new and innovative programs to those who matter the most - our community.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS), venipuncture
• Registered by ARRT as a Radiologic Technologist
• 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.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in special procedures preferred, not required

Responsibilities

• Implements, recommends, delegates and coordinates special procedures care to a group of patients.
• Prepares special procedures lab and sterile table for various procedures.
• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross-contamination.
• Checks emergency equipment each day.
• Performs daily Quality Control on equipment.
• Responsible for ordering supplies and maintaining inventory in a cost-effective manner.
• Put all exams in Taken status immediately after completion of exam.
• Checks ancillary audit trail daily to assure all charges are correct.
• Positions and preps patient for procedures.
• Assures all consents, H & P are available prior to procedure.
• Monitors patient condition during procedure by observation, EKG, and blood pressure via physiological monitor.
• Coordinates patient monitoring with procedure nurse.
• Positions equipment according to physician instructions.
• Analyzes and interprets data for physician reports.
• Be able to route images to PACS and burn CD's as necessary.
• Assures terminal cleaning of special procedures room has been completed by Environmental Services when procedure is completed.
• Explain procedures to patients and family to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Checks patients' chart to confirm order and checks 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, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree