Special Procedures Technologist

Special Procedures Technologist at LewisGale Regional Health System Join the LewisGale 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. Job Summary And Qualifications 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 MediTech, 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. Responsibilities 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 (MediTech, 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. Qualifications 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). Benefits LewisGale 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 AirMed 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 assistance services and preferred banking partnerships. Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships). Colleague recognition program. Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence). Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. About LewisGale Medical Center LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patient’s access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care. At LewisGale Medical Center, our culture extends to our patients, our people, and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are reviewing applications for our Special Procedures Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care! Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr