Technologist- Special Procedures

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

United States

On-site

USD 50,000 - 62,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in the Electrophysiology Lab seeks a Technologist in Special Procedures to support patient advocacy, safety, and sterile technique during procedures. The role emphasizes coaching teammates, maintaining equipment, and cross-training across lab areas.

The ideal candidate demonstrates integrity, teamwork, and strong communication while providing high-quality patient care under pressure.

Qualifications

Knowledge of cardiac patients, defibrillators, and Code Blue.
Integrity and ability to work in high-pressure environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Protects patients from injury; maintains sterile technique during procedures.
Monitors and improves customer service within the lab.
Coaches and trains team members in equipment use and sterile practices.
Ensures knowledge of equipment, contrast media, and inventory used in the lab.
Supports department goals and objectives in collaboration with the Electrophysiology team.
Cross-trains across Electrophysiology Lab areas as needed.

Skills

Cardiac care

Defibrillators

Code Blue

Patient advocacy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Integrity

Detail oriented

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

Nursing

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department: 16207500 Electrophysiology Lab

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Job Description:

The Technologist in Special Procedures at North Mississippi Health Services plays a crucial role in patient care by serving as a patient advocate, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining sterile techniques during procedures. They are responsible for providing excellent customer service, coaching and assisting team members, demonstrating technical and performance competency, cross-training in various lab areas, and helping achieve departmental goals.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Patient Advocate:

Protects patients from potential injury; selects operative setups and supplies to maintain sterile technique during all procedures.

Customer Service:

Monitors customer service through assessment and evaluation.
Recommends and implements actions for improvement.

Management of Team:

Coaches and assists team members in preparation, use and maintenance of Electrophysiology supplies and equipment.
Assists in the training of all new employees.

Performance Competency:

Possesses a working knowledge of all equipment, contrast media, and inventory used during procedures in the Electrophysiology Lab.
Maintains performance competency through attendance at required inservice/education program, annual review and maintains credit hours for continued certification.

Technical Competency:

Renders highest technical skills in physiological recordings and possesses a complete knowledge of digital radiography imaging.
Become competent with pacemaker programming, testing, and implantation.

Cross Training:

Possesses the willingness to expand knowledge to all areas of the Electrophysiology Lab (i.e., ability to monitor or scrub and any and all procedures in the Electrophysiology Lab).

Goals and Objectives:

Assists the Invasive Electrophysiology Manager in identifying and accomplishing departmental goals and objectives.

Regulatory:

Knowledge and practice of standards of care, policies/procedures established by North Mississippi Medical Center.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Possesses knowledge of cardiac patients, defibrillators, and Code Blue
Competent in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Assists electrophysiologist as a member of the operating team
Must have integrity
Trusted to provide sterile supplies and quality patient care during surgical procedures
Must be able to function independently as well as within a group setting
Detailed oriented
The incumbent must promote teamwork and cost containment.
Must have extensive contact with: electrophysiologist(s), nurse practitioners, nurses, electrophysiology team members and patients and families. All contact should be in a caring, courteous, and respectful manner
Must have good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure while providing a high level of care
Key human relation skills needed include: positive attitude; teamwork concept; and motivational skills

Physical Demands