Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist

Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist - RCIS at Norman Regional Health System
Summary: The Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist is responsible for preparing equipment, assessing patient conditions, and ensuring a sterile environment during cardiovascular procedures. This role involves collaboration with cardiologists, participation in the training of new staff, and maintaining certifications in Radiologic Technology and Basic Life Support. With a focus on patient care in a state-of-the-art facility, this position offers competitive compensation and employee benefits.

Overview: Norman Regional Health System has established itself as a workplace excellence leader. Located in the Oklahoma City metro area, Norman Regional Hospital System is a community hospital system that operates an innovative cardiovascular program. We are seeking a Registered Technologist to expand our cardiovascular program. Our new Critical Care Tower will feature three Cath Lab suites, one Electrophysiology suite, one Hybrid suite, two treatment rooms, and seventeen Same Day Surgery rooms. Our team consists of nine cardiologists and two electrophysiologists.

Cardiology Awards: Norman Regional Health System is proud to have received several prestigious awards, including:

• 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 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:
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 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
• 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

Keywords:
Cardiovascular, Radiologic Technology, Patient Care, Cath Lab, Healthcare, Registered Technologist, Medical Imaging, Technical Skills, ACLS, BLS

Salary : $28 - $45