Special Procedures Tech

HCA Healthcare•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Special Procedures Technologist provides high-quality patient care while assisting physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral angiographic studies. The role includes scrubbing in, monitoring and recording hemodynamic measurements and readings—including valve areas and pressures—and documenting procedures using a Hemodynamic Monitoring System. The technologist assesses and implements specialized care throughout procedures, prepares patients for examinations or treatments, and provides pre- and post-procedure education to patients and their loved ones. The role also supports emergency response, peer education and precepting, continuous quality improvement, continuing education, and the facility’s Standards of Performance and ICARE values. When on call, the technologist must respond to STEMIs within 30 minutes.

Requirements

Current license or registry certification as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or ability to complete the advanced registration within one year of hire.
Alternatively, current license or registry from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology and ARRT registration as a Registered Radiologic Technologist [RT(R)].
Alternatively, current license or registry as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Complete ACLS training within six months of joining the team.
Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, guests, physicians, and fellow employees.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a Cath Lab or EP Lab is preferred.
Graduates of RCIS programs are considered.

Responsibilities

Scrub and assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral angiographic studies.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patient condition.
Document procedures accurately using the Hemodynamic Monitoring System.
Assess, plan, and implement specialized patient care throughout procedures.
Respond to emergency situations, including STEMIs within 30 minutes when on call.
Provide hemodynamic monitoring assistance and apply knowledge of valve areas and pressures.
Prepare patients for examinations or treatments and assist the medical team as needed.
Communicate pre- and post-procedure education to patients and their loved ones.
Share knowledge with peers and precept new team members.
Participate in departmental continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Pursue continuing education to maintain current expertise.
Uphold the facility’s Standards of Performance and ICARE values.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
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.