Special Procedure Technician

Lifepoint Health • Wilson, NC

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Special Procedure Technician who excels in this role: 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.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Registered by ARRT as a Radiologic Technologist
• One year of experience in special procedures
• 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

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees