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 Summary
The Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist plays a crucial role in preparing and providing care for patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures. They support the team by ensuring a sterile environment and maintaining patient safety while also serving as a preceptor for new staff. This role requires a valid certification in radiologic technology and advanced cardiac life support training.Overview
Norman Regional Health System has emerged as a beacon of workplace excellence. The system is a community hospital nestled at the Southern border of the Oklahoma City metro area. We have an innovative cardiovascular program and are looking for caring knowledgeable Registered Technologists to expand our program. Our new state-of-the-art Critical Care Tower will feature three Cath Lab suites, one Electrophysiology suite, one Hybrid suite, two treatment rooms, and seventeen Same Day Surgery rooms. We work with a team of nine cardiologists and two electrophysiologists.Awards and Accreditations
Complete Cath Lab RT Orientation within 6 months and all competencies listed in department policy within 6 months. Education
Completion of a 24-month formal program or military program in Radiologic Technology with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist eligibility and/or current RCIS certification. Experience
Previous Procedural Area experience preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registration/ETC
American Registry of Radiologic Technology registration and/or current RCIS certification. Cardiovascular (CV) or (CI) and/or (VI) 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 through re-training for duration of employment. ACLS training must be achieved within 6 months of hire and maintained through duration of employment.
The Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist plays a crucial role in preparing and providing care for patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures. They support the team by ensuring a sterile environment and maintaining patient safety while also serving as a preceptor for new staff. This role requires a valid certification in radiologic technology and advanced cardiac life support training.Overview
Norman Regional Health System has emerged as a beacon of workplace excellence. The system is a community hospital nestled at the Southern border of the Oklahoma City metro area. We have an innovative cardiovascular program and are looking for caring knowledgeable Registered Technologists to expand our program. Our new state-of-the-art Critical Care Tower will feature three Cath Lab suites, one Electrophysiology suite, one Hybrid suite, two treatment rooms, and seventeen Same Day Surgery rooms. We work 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
- 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 a 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 relationships with physicians and leadership to facilitate excellent patient care.
Complete Cath Lab RT Orientation within 6 months and all competencies listed in department policy within 6 months. Education
Completion of a 24-month formal program or military program in Radiologic Technology with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist eligibility and/or current RCIS certification. Experience
Previous Procedural Area experience preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registration/ETC
American Registry of Radiologic Technology registration and/or current RCIS certification. Cardiovascular (CV) or (CI) and/or (VI) 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 through re-training for duration of employment. ACLS training must be achieved within 6 months of hire and maintained through duration of employment.
