Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist

Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist - RCIS at Norman Regional Health System Summary
The Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist specializes in providing advanced cardiovascular care in a state-of-the-art facility. This role involves preparing equipment, assessing patient conditions, maintaining a sterile environment, and serving as a preceptor for new hires. The ideal candidate will have a background in Radiologic Technology and must hold relevant certifications, ensuring high standards of patient care.

Overview: Norman Regional Health System Profile

Norman Regional Health System is a community hospital system nestled at the Southern border of the Oklahoma City metro area. We offer an innovative cardiovascular program and are seeking a caring, knowledgeable Registered Technologist to expand our 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. Our cardiology department has received numerous 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:

• 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, participating in their orientation.
• Uses downtime appropriately by stocking rooms, checking equipment, and completing other delegated tasks assigned by Charge person or manager.
• Maintains 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 a 24-month formal program or military program in Radiologic Technology, eligible for and/or holding current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification, and/or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).

Experience:

• Previous Procedural Area experience is preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration/Etc.:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technology registration.
• Registered and/or RCIS certification, with Cardiovascular (CV) or (CI) and/or (VI) certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-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 Life Support (ACLS) training must be achieved within 6 months of hire and maintained through duration of employment.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiographic Program or an accredited 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 certification.
• ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT within 6 months of hire.

Compensation:

• $27.84-$45.46/hr based on previous work experience.
• Benefits include 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.

Keywords: Cath Lab, Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technologist, Patient Care, Healthcare, Electrophysiology, BLS Certification, ACLS Training, Radiography, Medical Equipment.

Salary : $28 - $45