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 the cardiovascular program, ensuring the preparation and maintenance of equipment during procedures, while also providing patient care. This position involves collaborating with cardiologists and electrophysiologists, maintaining a sterile environment, and serving as a mentor for new staff and students. The ideal candidate is a registered technologist with experience in a Cath Lab and must possess relevant certifications in Radiologic Technology and Basic Life Support.
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. We have an innovative cardiovascular program and we are looking for caring knowledgeable Registered Technologist to expand cardiovascular program. We will soon be moving to our new state of the art Critical Care Tower and will have 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 cardiologist and two electrophysiologist.
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.
- 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
Requirements:
Complete Cath Lab RT Orientation within 6 months. Complete all competencies listed in department policy within 6 months.
