Lifepoint Health·Florence, Alabama
Performs imaging and invasive procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab while maintaining sterile techniques and monitoring patient vitals. Coordinates care with nurses and physicians, prepares the sterile table, and interprets data for physician reports.
North Alabama Medical Center- Cardiac Cath Lab Job Type: Full-Time
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. North Alabama Medical Center is a 263-bed facility offering the community’s only open-heart surgery site, a complete line of women’s and children’s services and a complete line of medical and imaging services. We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. North Alabama Medical Center’s 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.
No matter what type of things you’re interested in, we have things of interest for you. Florence is a vibrant area with walkable streets and plenty of inspiring things to do. Spend your days getting to know the local community by exploring our shops, restaurants, and historical attractions.
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
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.
Performs various imaging special and invasive procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to: Director Cath Lab FLSA: Non-exempt Education: Associate's degree Licenses: A.R.R.T certification Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Minimum work Experience One-year special procedures experience preferred, not required.
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.
Implements, recommends, delegates and coordinates special procedures care to a group of patients. Prepares cardiac Cath Lab and sterile table for various procedures. Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross-contamination. Checks emergency equipment each day. 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. Explains procedures to patients and family to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation. Checks patients' chart to confirms order and checks armband and two patient identifiers-name and birthdate.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects and committees as recommended. Work scheduled shifts and overtime as necessary. Request and put away supplies. Key in work orders to Engineering, IT, Environmental Services. Receptionist duties as necessary. Transport duties as necessary.
North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Requires an Associate's degree, A.R.R.T certification, and BLS and ACLS certifications. One year of special procedures experience is preferred but not required.
Market context
Physician openings in Alabama are often tied to steady demand in clinics, hospitals, and specialty practices, especially where patient access and continuity of care matter. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with physician office experience and a Certified Medical Assistant credential, even when the minimum education listed is a high school diploma or GED. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm whether your experience matches the preferred office background before applying.
