What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiovascular Imaging Technologist position at Norman Regional Health System?
Job Summary
Norman Regional Health System is seeking a skilled Radiologic Technologist to join its team in the Cardiovascular Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and operating equipment during cardiovascular procedures while ensuring patient safety and care. This role requires collaboration with a team of cardiologists and continuous education and certification in radiologic technology and cardiovascular practices.
Responsibilities:
Norman Regional Health System is seeking a skilled Radiologic Technologist to join its team in the Cardiovascular Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and operating equipment during cardiovascular procedures while ensuring patient safety and care. This role requires collaboration with a team of cardiologists and continuous education and certification in radiologic technology and cardiovascular practices.
Responsibilities:
- 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 physicians and leadership to facilitate excellent patient care.
Requirements:
- 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.
- Registered as a Radiographer with the American Registry of Radiological Technologist - ARRT or Registration from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International – RCIS.
- Basic Life Support 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.