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 plays a key role in the cardiovascular program, preparing equipment and maintaining a sterile environment. This position requires collaboration with cardiologists and the medical team to ensure high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate must have relevant certifications, including American Registry of Radiologic Technology and RCIS accreditation, as well as advanced life support training.
Overview
Norman Regional Health System is a community hospital system nestled at the Southern border of the Oklahoma City metro area. Our innovative cardiovascular program is expanding, and we are seeking a knowledgeable Registered Technologist to join our team. We will soon be moving to a new state-of-the-art Critical Care Tower with three Cath Lab suites, one Electrophysiology suite, one Hybrid suite, two treatment rooms, and seventeen Same Day Surgery rooms. Our team includes 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, 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 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 of Radiologic Technology with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist eligibility and/or current RCIS certification.
Experience
- Previous Procedural Area experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- American Registry of Radiologic Technology registration, Registered, and/or RCIS certification.
- CARDIOVASCULAR (CV) or (CI) and/or (VI) certification preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 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.
- ACLS training must be achieved within 6 months of hire and maintained through duration of employment.
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Cath Lab, CV Rad Technologist, cardiovascular program, patient care, radiologic technology, RCIS certification, BLS, healthcare, medical technology, patient assessment
