Career Opportunities at Lifepoint Health

Job Description

• Andalusia Health
• Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, testing and transporting specimens.
• Collects specimens using age appropriate techniques
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies.
• Follows standardized procedures to help prepare samples for testing.
• Maintains equipment and work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner.
• Performs clerical duties including answering phones, data entry, and filing.
• Communicates test results to appropriate healthcare providers.
• Performs both manual and automated tests using computerized instruments and automation.
• Perfroms quality assurance work to ensure accuracy and ensure CLIA and Joint Commission compliance

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

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

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) **obtained within 30 days of hire.

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Job Description

Fauquier Health

Cardiac Cath Lab Technician

• The cardiac catheterization laboratory technician assists doctors during invasive cardiovascular procedures such as cardiac catheterization. The technician is an essential member of the team. The duties scrubbing to assist the MD, Circulating for supplies to assist during procedure, and monitoring the patient's hemodynamic status during the procedure. These services will be performed in the cardiac cath lab.
• In the execution of job duties, it is the universal expectation that all tasks are performed with a patient centered focus, while also seeking opportunities to continually improve core processes. Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need, which may include but is not limited to: holidays, extended shifts, night and/or weekend shifts, standby and/or on-call. This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
• Assists the physician with cardiac catheterizations.
• Demonstrates competency in sterile technique preparing for procedure including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and set up of instrument table.
• Under the direction and supervision of the physician administers medications pertinent to cardiac catheterization. Demonstrates competency in IV access and phlebotomy procedures for the patient.
• Demonstrates competency in Holter monitor. This includes initialization, application and correct removal. Scans Holter monitors accurately and efficiently, identifying, documenting, and reporting any significant/life threatening arrhythmias to MD.
• Performs emergency therapeutic maneuvers during procedures. (ACLS protocol)
• Operates and ensures the quality control of all equipment utilized in the cath lab. Exhibits extensive knowledge of all related equipment within the laboratory to include but limited to intra-aortic balloon pump, fractional flow reserve.
• Ensures supplies and equipment are available and in working condition, including instrument sterilization if applicable.
• Assists with orientation and training of others as directed.
• Cross trains in order to perform all assigned duties required by the department.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Associates Degree in Science or Allied Health training X Preferred □ 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.

Certifications

Required Skills

X Basic Life Support (BLS) ; X ACLS required within 30 days of hire; Must have at least one of the following certifications and/or licensure: Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) and/or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) and/or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (AART).

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Job Description

Andalusia Health

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required

• Bachelor's Degree Prefer

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.

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) *

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) **

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) **

• If the new employee does not have a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, the employee will be allowed 30 days from the date of hire to complete the certification.
• If the new employee does not have a current ACLS or PALS Certification, the employee will be allowed 6 months from the date of hire to obtain certification.

Licenses

Current Alabama Board of Nursing License or compact License that includes Alabama