What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiovascular Imaging Specialist position at Norman Regional Health System?
The Norman Regional Health System is a community hospital system nestled at the Southern border of the Oklahoma City metro area. We have an innovative cardiovascular program and are looking for a caring, knowledgeable Registered Technologist to expand our cardiovascular team. The successful candidate will be part of a team of nine cardiologists and two electrophysiologists in our state-of-the-art facilities.
We have recently moved into our new Critical Care Tower, featuring three Cath Lab suites, one Electrophysiology suite, one Hybrid suite, two treatment rooms, and seventeen Same Day Surgery rooms. Our team has achieved numerous awards and accreditations, including the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the American College of Cardiology NCDR Registry Gold Award, and the Women's Choice Award in Heart Care.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare equipment before and during procedures.
- Identify and assess patient conditions, prepare, position, and provide patient care.
- Establish and maintain a sterile environment.
- Serve as a preceptor for new hires and radiology students and participate in the orientation of new staff.
- Use downtime appropriately by stocking rooms, checking equipment, and other delegated tasks by Charge person or manager.
- Maintain strong professional working relationships with physicians and leadership to facilitate excellent patient care.
The ideal candidate will have completed a 24-month formal program or military program of Radiologic Technology, be eligible and/or current RCIS, and hold certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS).
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Radiographic Program or Cardiovascular Program.
- One year of experience working in a Cath Lab preferred.
- Registered as a Radiographer with the American Registry of Radiological Technologist - ARRT or Registration from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International – RCIS.
- Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire.
