What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist position at Norman Regional Health System?
As a Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist, you will prepare and maintain equipment during medical procedures, assess patient conditions, and ensure a sterile environment in a leading cardiovascular program. This role involves collaboration with a skilled team of cardiologists and electrophysiologists, contributing to high-quality patient care and professional development. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and complete required competencies to provide exceptional cardiovascular services.
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 caring and knowledgeable Registered Technologist to join our team.
We will be moving to a new state-of-the-art Critical Care Tower soon, which will feature three Cath Lab suites, one Electrophysiology suite, one Hybrid suite, two treatment rooms, and seventeen Same Day Surgery rooms. We work closely with a team of nine cardiologists and two electrophysiologists.
Awards and Recognition
- 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.
- 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 thru 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, Cardiovascular Technologist, RCIS certification, Radiologic Technology, patient care, medical procedures, healthcare, BLS certification, professional development, accredited program
