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 exceptional care and support the mission of making communities healthier. The technician prepares the special procedures lab and sterile table, maintains sterile technique, positions and prepares patients, and monitors patients during procedures in coordination with the procedure nurse. The role also includes managing supplies and inventory, routing images to PACS, ensuring completed exams are updated, and confirming terminal room cleaning after procedures.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

One year of special procedures experience 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 in a cost-effective manner.
Place exams in Taken status immediately after completion.
Position and prepare patients for procedures and ensure consents and H&P are available beforehand.
Monitor patient condition during procedures through observation, EKG, and blood pressure using a physiological monitor, coordinating monitoring with the procedure nurse.
Route images to PACS and burn CDs as needed.
Ensure terminal cleaning of the special procedures room is completed by Environmental Services after procedures.
Explain procedures to patients and families to reduce anxiety and encourage cooperation.
Review patient charts to confirm orders and check armbands 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.
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.