What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiovascular Imaging Technologist - Norman Regional Health System position at Norman Regional Health System?
About Norman Regional Health System
Norman Regional Health System is a community hospital system nestled at the southern border of the Oklahoma City metro area.
Overview
We have an innovative cardiovascular program and are looking for caring, knowledgeable Registered Technologists to expand our cardiovascular program.
Accreditations and Awards
- American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation
- American College of Cardiology NCDR Registry Gold Award
- Women's Choice Award in Heart Care
- Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) Echo Accreditation
- American Association Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) Accreditation
Job Summary
The Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist plays a crucial role in the cardiovascular program by preparing equipment, assessing patient conditions, and maintaining a sterile environment. This position involves collaboration with a team of cardiologists, providing patient care, and serving as a preceptor for new hires.
Detailed Job Description
- Prepares equipment before and during procedures.
- Identifies and assesses patient condition. Prepares, positions, and provides patient care.
- Establishes and maintains a sterile environment.
- Serves as preceptor for new hires and radiology students and participates in the orientation of new staff.
- Uses downtime appropriately by stocking rooms, checking equipment, and other delegated tasks by Charge person or manager.
- Maintains strong professional working relationship with the physicians and leadership to facilitate excellent patient care.
Requirements
- Complete Cath Lab RT Orientation within 6 months.
- Complete all competencies listed in department policy within 6 months.
Education and Experience
- Completion of 24 month formal program or military program of Radiologic Technology with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist eligible and/or current RCIS.
- Previous Procedural Area experience preferred.
Licensure and Certification
- American Registry of Radiologic Technology. Registered and/or RCIS. Cardiovascular (CV) or (CI) and/or (VI) certification preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment. ACLS training must be achieved within 6 months of hire and maintained through duration of employment.
