What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist position at Norman Regional Health System?
Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist - RCIS at Norman Regional Health System
The Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist plays a crucial role in providing patient care within an advanced cardiovascular program. Responsibilities include preparing equipment, maintaining a sterile environment, and serving as a preceptor for new staff while working collaboratively with cardiologists.
Job Overview:
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 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 Accolades:
Norman Regional Health System Cardiology has received several prestigious awards, including:
- 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:
- Prepare equipment before and during procedures
- Identify and assess patient condition. Prepare, position, and provide patient care
- Establish and maintain a sterile environment
Professional Practice:
- Serve as 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
Qualifications:
- Complete Cath Lab RT Orientation within 6 months
- Complete all competencies listed in department policy within 6 months
Education:
- Completion of 24-month formal program or military program of Radiologic Technology with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist eligible and/or current RCIS
Experience:
- Previous Procedural Area experience preferred
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- 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
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive hourly rate ($27.84-$45.46) based on previous work experience, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.
Salary : $28 - $45
