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 crucial role in providing exceptional cardiovascular care through preparation and maintenance of equipment for procedures, assessing patient conditions, and supporting a sterile environment. This position involves collaboration with a team of cardiologists and electrophysiologists, as well as mentoring new staff.
Overview:Norman Regional Health System has emerged as a beacon of workplace excellence. We have an innovative cardiovascular program and are looking for a caring and knowledgeable Registered Technologist to expand our cardiovascular program.
We work with a team of nine cardiologists and two electrophysiologists. Our hospital is nestled at the Southern border of the Oklahoma City metro area and has recently been approved for construction of a new state-of-the-art Critical Care Tower.
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 the physicians and leadership to facilitate excellent patient care.
- Complete Cath Lab RT Orientation within 6 months.
- Complete all competencies listed in department policy within 6 months.
- Completion of 24 month formal program or military program of Radiologic Technology with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist eligible and/or current RCIS.
- Previous Procedural Area experience preferred.
- 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.
