Special Procedure Technician

Lifepoint Health • Missoula, MT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs various imaging special and invasive procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. 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. Preforms daily Quality Control on equipment. Responsible for ordering supplies and maintain inventory in a cost effective manner. Puts 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.

Requirements

• Associate's degree
• A.R.R.T certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Responsibilities

• Performs various imaging special and invasive procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• 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 maintain inventory in a cost effective manner.
• Puts 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.
• Routes images to PACS and burns CD's as necessary.
• Assures terminal cleaning of special procedures room has been completed by Environmental Services when procedure is completed.

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