What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist position at Norman Regional Health System?
The Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist - RCIS plays a vital role in the cardiovascular program, preparing and operating equipment for procedures while providing excellent patient care. This position requires hands-on experience, a strong commitment to maintaining a sterile environment, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of cardiologists and electrophysiologists.
Overview:
Norman Regional Health System has emerged as a beacon of workplace excellence. The system is nestled at the Southern border of the Oklahoma City metro area. We have an innovative cardiovascular program and are looking for caring knowledgeable Registered Technologists to expand the program. We will soon be moving to our new state-of-the-art Critical Care Tower, featuring three Cath Lab suites, one Electrophysiology suite, one Hybrid suite, two treatment rooms, and seventeen Same Day Surgery rooms.
We work with a team of nine cardiologists and two electrophysiologists.
Awards and Accreditations
- 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
Responsibilities
- Prepares equipment before and during procedures.
- Identifies and assesses patient condition. Prepares, positions, and provides patient care.
- Establishes and maintains a sterile environment.
- Professional Practice: 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.
Qualifications
- Complete Cath Lab RT Orientation within 6 months.
- Complete all competencies listed in department policy within 6 months.
Education
- Completion of a 24-month formal program or military program of Radiologic Technology with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist eligibility and/or current RCIS registration.
Experience
- Previous Procedural Area experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration/etc.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technology registration and/or RCIS registration.
- CARDIOVASCULAR (CV) or CARDIOINTERVENTIONAL (CI) certification preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required to be maintained through re-training for duration of employment.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) training must be achieved within 6 months of hire and maintained through duration of employment.
Keywords
Cath Lab, Cardiovascular Technologist, Radiologic Technology, Patient Care, Electrophysiology, Healthcare, BLS Certification, RCIS, Medical Technology, Cardiology
