Cath Lab Technician, Acute Hospital

Lifepoint Health; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) retirement package with company match

Higher education and certification tuition assistance

Mental health services and wellness programs

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is looking for a full-time Cath Lab Technician at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC. This role involves providing direct and indirect patient care, with essential functions that optimize patient safety.

The ideal candidate must possess current ARRT or RCIS certification and an associate's degree from a Radiological Technology program. The position also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including financial protection and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current ARRT or RCIS certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Associate's degree from Radiological Technology program required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to care team.
• Works as an advocate for patient physical and emotional well-being.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

Associate's degree from Radiological Technology program

Current ARRT or RCIS certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Facility Name: Frye Regional Medical Center

Accepting Position: Cath Lab Technician / Radiology Technician / Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

Schedule: 4 - 10 hour shifts, on call 1 night per week and every 5th weekend

Shift: Full Time Days

Sign on Bonus: $20,000

Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. As a Cath Lab Technician, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care.

Position Summary

Provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Essential Functions

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
• Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care, revise plan as indicated by the patient's response to treatment, and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, provider, patient and family following chain of command as appropriate.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well being of the patient protecting patient's rights.

Required Skills

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.

Education / Certification

• Current ARRT or RCIS certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Accepting candidates – Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) CI, RCIS, Certified Paramedic (CST) and Certified Surgical Technologist – preferred.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire or transfer into the position required.
• Associate's degree from Radiological Technology program required. Education requirements may be waived in exchange with equivalent years of Cath Lab Tech experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial protection & PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & career growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee well being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.