Special Procedure Technician

Lifepoint Health • Florence, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs various imaging special and invasive procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. This role is crucial for patient care within the Cardiac Cath Lab, ensuring procedures are conducted safely and effectively. The technician will be responsible for preparing the lab, monitoring patients, and assisting physicians during procedures.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• One-year special procedures experience preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Implements, recommends, delegates and coordinates special procedures care to a group of patients.
• Prepares cardiac Cath Lab and sterile table for various procedures. Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross-contamination.
• Checks emergency equipment each day.
• 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.
• Explains procedures to patients and family to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation. Checks patients' chart to confirms order and checks armband and two patient identifiers-name and birthdate.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects and committees as recommended.
• Work scheduled shifts and overtime as necessary.
• Request and put away supplies.
• Key in work orders to Engineering, IT, Environmental Services.
• Receptionist duties as necessary.
• Transport duties as necessary.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
• 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