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 at Norman Regional Health System prepares and operates equipment in a sterile environment for cardiovascular procedures while providing patient care. This role involves collaboration with cardiologists and other medical staff, ensuring high-quality outcomes through strict adherence to protocols and training standards. Candidates must be certified and maintain BLS and ACLS training, contributing to an innovative cardiovascular program in a community hospital setting.
OverviewNorman Regional Health System has emerged as a beacon of workplace excellence. The 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 seeking a caring and knowledgeable Registered Technologist to expand our cardiovascular program. We will soon be moving to our new state-of-the-art Critical Care Tower and will have three Cath Lab suites, one Electrophysiology suite, one Hybrid suite, two treatment rooms, and seventeen Same Day Surgery rooms. Our team works closely with nine cardiologists and two electrophysiologists.
Norman Regional Health System Cardiology 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
This position includes:
- Preparing equipment before and during procedures.
- Identifying and assessing patient condition, preparing, positioning, and providing patient care.
- Maintaining a sterile environment.
- Professional practice.
- Serving as a preceptor for new hires and radiology students and participating in the orientation of new staff.
- Using downtime appropriately by stocking rooms, checking equipment, and completing delegated tasks assigned by the Charge person or manager.
- Maintaining strong professional working relationships with physicians and leadership to facilitate excellent patient care.
Complete Cath Lab RT Orientation within 6 months. Complete all competencies listed in department policy within 6 months.
EducationCompletion of a 24-month formal program or military program of Radiologic Technology with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist eligibility and/or current RCIS.
ExperiencePrevious Procedural Area experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration/Etc.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. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) training must be achieved within 6 months of hire and maintained through duration of employment.