Special Procedure Technician

Memorial Physician Practices; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Career Growth Opportunities

Employee Well-being Programs

Professional Development

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is hiring a Special Procedure Technician for the North Alabama Medical Center. This full-time position entails performing various imaging special and invasive procedures while ensuring patient care and safety.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree, A.R.R.T certification, and experience in special procedures. Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, PTO, and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires one-year special procedures experience preferred but not required.
• Certification and licenses as specified are mandatory.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and handle stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Performs imaging special and invasive procedures according to standards.
• Coordinates and monitors patient condition during procedures.
• Prepares cardiac Cath Lab for procedures ensuring sterile techniques.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work under stress

Education

Associate's degree

A.R.R.T certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Special Procedure Technician

North Alabama Medical Center- Cardiac Cath Lab
Job Type: Full-Time

Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. North Alabama Medical Center is a 263-bed facility offering the community's only open-heart surgery site, a complete line of women's and children's services and a complete line of medical and imaging services. We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. North Alabama Medical Center's 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.

Where We Are

No matter what type of things you're interested in, we have things of interest for you. Florence is a vibrant area with walkable streets and plenty of inspiring things to do. Spend your days getting to know the local community by exploring our shops, restaurants, and historical attractions.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
• 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.

Position Summary

Performs various imaging special and invasive procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Reports to: Director Cath Lab
FLSA: Non-exempt
Education: Associate's degree
Licenses: A.R.R.T certification
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Minimum work Experience: One-year special procedures experience preferred, not required.

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Non-Essential Functions

• 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.

EEOC Statement

North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.