Special Procedures Technologist

Special Procedures Technologist at Lewis Gale Regional Health System

Join the Lewis Gale Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Special Procedures Technologist to help us reach our goals.

Prepares and identifies patients and collects clinical data for evaluation, scheduling, and completion of procedures. Observes patient condition. Performs appropriate assessment and reassessment of patients prior to and post procedure. Compiles appropriate records to expedite results, including entering exams into Medi-tech, film identification, and the filming protocols.

Performs all Interventional Exams.

Practices radiation safety as described in federal standards, utilizing the ALARA policy. Maintains safe working environment.

Understands, operates, and troubleshoots all electronic information systems, to include Medi Tech, Solar 8000, DLX, Advantx GE PACS, Konica CR Readers, Advantage Workstation.

Administers contrast media as required. Obtains supplies and equipment (including medications) for procedures and emergencies. If a RN is not available, certified technologists may have access to the emergency medications at the direction of the attending physician.

Participates in continuing education activities to expand and enhance knowledge of the specialty and meets the continuing education requirements of the ARRT and hospital. Maintains current CPR certification.

Communicates and works effectively with other hospital departments, physicians’ offices and other customers.

Takes call after regular work hours.

Initiates and documents patient teaching including family and/or significant others. Uses appropriate patient education documentation modality.

• Prepare patients and collect clinical data for evaluation, scheduling, and completion of procedures.
• Observe patient condition and perform assessments before and after procedures.
• Maintain accurate records, enter exams into Medi-tech, and comply with filing protocols.
• Operate all interventional exam equipment and ensure radiation safety.
• Troubleshoot electronic information systems (Medi Tech, Solar 8000, DLX, Advantx GE PACS, Konica CR Readers, Advantage Workstation).
• Administer contrast media and manage supplies and equipment for procedures and emergencies.
• Engage in continuing education and maintain certifications (ARRT, CPR-BLS, ACLS).
• Communicate with hospital departments, physicians, and patients’ families.
• Respond to on-call duties after regular work hours.
• Document patient education and use appropriate modalities.

• One year experience as a radiologic technologist (required).
• One year dedicated invasive experience (preferred).
• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology (required).
• ARRT registered (required).
• CPR-BLS Certification obtained within 30 days of hire (required).
• ARRT cardiovascular certification (preferred).
• ACLS Certification (required).
• Full-time day shift (rotating weekends).

Lewis Gale Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover…