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 is responsible for preparing equipment, assessing patient conditions, and maintaining a sterile environment during cardiovascular procedures.
This role involves mentoring new hires and medical students, ensuring high standards of patient care while working closely with a team of cardiologists.
Candidates must hold relevant certifications, complete departmental training, and provide basic and advanced life support.
Overview:
Norman Regional Health System has emerged as a beacon of workplace excellence. We have an innovative cardiovascular program and we are looking for caring knowledgeable Registered Technologist to expand cardiovascular program.
We work with a team of nine cardiologists and two electrophysiologists in our three Cath Lab suites, one Electrophysiology suite, one Hybrid suite, two treatment rooms, and seventeen Same Day Surgery rooms.
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
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 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 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/Etc:
Registered and/or RCIS 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 thru re-training for duration of employment.
ACLS training must be achieved within 6 months of hire and maintained through duration of employment.
Requirements:
- 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 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
Salary : $28 - $45
