Special Procedure Technician

 Schedule: PRN (weekday dayshift as needed to include call rotation during the weekday and weekend)

Your experience matters 

Wilson Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Special Procedure Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 

Wilson Medical Center is committed to always providing excellent care to our community. Our 294-bed facility provides services to residents of Wilson County and surrounding communities. Our commitment to high-quality healthcare is strong. We bring new and innovative programs to those who matter the most - our community.

How you'll contribute 

A Special Procedure Technician who excels in this role:

• Implements, recommends, delegates and coordinates special procedures care to a group of patients. 
• Prepares special procedures lab and sterile table for various procedures. 
• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross-contamination. 
• Checks emergency equipment each day. 
• Performs daily Quality Control on equipment. 
• Responsible for ordering supplies and maintaining inventory in a cost-effective manner. 
• Put all exams in Taken status immediately after completion of exam. 
• Checks ancillary audit trail daily to assure all charges are correct. 
• 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. 
• Be able to route images to PACS and burn CD's as necessary. 
• Assures terminal cleaning of special procedures room has been completed by Environmental Services when procedure is completed. 
• Explain procedures to patients and family to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation. 
• Checks patients' chart to confirm order and checks armband and two patient identifiers-name and birthdate.

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 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.

What we're looking for

• Education: Associate's degree Required

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), venipuncture

• License: Registered by ARRT as a Radiologic Technologist

• Experience: One year of experience in special procedures preferred, not required

• Skills and Abilities: 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. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

More about Wilson Medical Center 

Wilson Medical Center is committed to always providing excellent care to our community. Our 294-bed facility has provided services to residents of Wilson County and surrounding communities for more than 55 years. We offer an array of services, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, emergency medicine, imaging and much more. We also have nine multi-specialty physician clinics, a wound center, radiation oncology center, outpatient imaging center, a rehabilitation and nursing care center and a 5-star day care.

EEOC Statement

"Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilson 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."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.