Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist

Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist - RCIS at Norman Regional Health System
The Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist - RCIS at Norman Regional Health System is responsible for preparing equipment and providing patient care during cardiovascular procedures while maintaining a sterile environment. This role includes training new staff and working closely with a team of cardiologists in a modern facility that boasts advanced cardiac care technologies. Applicants must have relevant certifications, a background in radiologic technology, and experience in a procedural area, focusing on delivering excellent patient care.

Overview:

Norman Regional Health System has emerged as a beacon of workplace excellence. We are a community hospital system nestled at the Southern border of the Oklahoma City metro area. Our innovative cardiovascular program is expanding, and we are looking for caring knowledgeable Registered Technologists to join our team.

We work in a 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. We collaborate with a team of nine cardiologists and two electrophysiologists.

Awards and Accreditations:

• 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 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 a 24-month formal program or military program of 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), (CI), 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.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiographic Program or 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.

Keywords: Cath Lab, CV Rad Technologist, Cardiovascular Procedures, Patient Care, Radiologic Technology, Sterile Environment, Healthcare, Medical Equipment, Accreditation, ACLS Certification

Salary : $28 - $45