Special Procedure Technician

Lifepoint Health•Kennewick, WA

21h•$42 - $63

About The Position

Trios Health, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Special Procedure Technician to help provide patient care in its special procedures lab. The role prepares the lab and sterile table for procedures, maintains sterile technique, supports patient preparation and monitoring, and helps ensure that procedure records and images are handled appropriately. The technician also manages supplies and coordinates with the procedure nurse and Environmental Services to support safe, efficient procedures.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

One year of special procedures experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare the special procedures lab and sterile table for various procedures.
Practice sterile techniques and prevent cross-contamination.
Order supplies and maintain inventory cost-effectively.
Place exams in Taken status immediately after completion.
Position and prepare patients for procedures, and ensure consents and H&P are available before the procedure.
Monitor patient condition during procedures through observation, EKG, and blood pressure using a physiological monitor; coordinate monitoring with the procedure nurse.
Route images to PACS and burn CDs as needed.
Ensure Environmental Services has completed terminal cleaning of the special procedures room after each procedure.
Explain procedures to patients and family members to reduce anxiety and obtain patient 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.
At least 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.
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.