Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist

Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist - RCIS at Norman Regional Health System

The Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist plays a vital role in the cardiovascular program, ensuring high standards of patient care through equipment preparation and sterile environment maintenance. The technologist collaborates with cardiologists and trains new staff to uphold excellence in clinical practices.

Overview:

Norman Regional Health System is a community hospital system nestled on the Southern border of the Oklahoma City metro area. We have an innovative cardiovascular program and seek a caring Registered Technologist to expand our services. Our new state-of-the-art Critical Care Tower will feature 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. Norman Regional Health System Cardiology Awards include:

• 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:

Job Summary:

• 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. Participates in the orientation of new staff.
• Uses downtime appropriately by stocking rooms, checking equipment, and other delegated tasks.
• Maintains strong professional working relationships with physicians and leadership to facilitate excellent patient care.

Qualifications:

Complete Cath Lab RT Orientation within six months. Complete all competencies listed in department policy within six months.

Education:

Completion of a 24-month formal program or military program in Radiologic Technology with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist eligibility and/or current RCIS.

Experience:

Previous 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 required during orientation prior to providing patient care. Current BLS required to be maintained through re-training for duration of employment. ACLS training must be achieved within six months of hire and maintained through duration of employment.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiographic Program or
• Graduate of 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
• Advanced Life Support within six 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 Technologist, Radiologic Technology, Patient Care, Medical Equipment, ACLS, BLS, Healthcare, Cardiology, RCIS

Salary : $28 - $45