Special Procedures Technologist

HCA Healthcare • Hermitage, TN

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About The Position

The Special Procedures Technologist (Cardiac Cath Lab Tech) supports diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral angiographic studies. The technologist demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development, patient assessment, treatment options, and care of the patients served. The role includes scrubbing and assisting physicians, recording and monitoring procedures, and understanding hemodynamic measurements and valve area readings.

The technologist prepares and monitors patients, administers contrast media and medications within regulatory scope, maintains IV access, operates imaging and laboratory equipment, documents procedures in Meditech, and verifies imaging in PACS. The position also involves interpreting test results, handling radioactive waste safely, maintaining the lab environment, and collaborating with the healthcare team to provide safe, efficient, high-quality care.

The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., consisting of four 10-hour shifts, with rotating call. On-call staff must be within a 30-minute return radius.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Radiology Technology program.
• Hold Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification from CCI, or Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT-R) certification.
• Obtain BLS within 30 days of employment start date.
• Obtain ACLS within 6 months of employment start date.
• Be within a 30-minute return radius when on call.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in special procedures, thrombectomy, and neuro procedures is preferred.
• One year of experience in a Cath Lab or EP Lab is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during interventional cardiovascular procedures, including scrubbing and setting up the sterile field.
• Administer contrast media and medications according to age- and weight-specific guidelines and within regulatory scope.
• Start and maintain IV access; monitor patients before, during, and after procedures and report abnormalities.
• Prepare patients by reviewing medical history, positioning them, and prepping procedure sites.
• Operate and maintain imaging and laboratory equipment; report malfunctions and follow lock/tag-out procedures when necessary.
• Document procedures accurately in Meditech and verify imaging in PACS.
• Interpret and report test results, recognizing and correcting artifacts or recording errors.
• Handle and dispose of radioactive waste in compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant lab environment.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
• Record and monitor diagnostic and interventional cases and understand hemodynamic measurements and valve area readings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree