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 patient care within a state-of-the-art cardiovascular program. This position involves preparing and maintaining equipment, ensuring a sterile environment, and supporting a team of cardiologists while mentoring new staff. Certification in Radiologic Technology and BLS/ACLS training is required, alongside strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with medical professionals.
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. Our hospital system is nestled at the Southern border of the Oklahoma City metro area. We work with a team of nine cardiologists and two electrophysiologists.
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 the 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:
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.
Keywords:
Cardiovascular Technologist, Radiologic Technology, Cath Lab, Patient Care, BLS Certification, ACLS Training, Healthcare, Medical Imaging, Technologist, Cardiology
