Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist

Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist - RCIS at Norman Regional Health System
The Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist plays a vital role in providing patient care within a state-of-the-art cardiovascular program. This position involves preparing and maintaining equipment for catheterization procedures, assessing patient conditions, and ensuring a sterile environment. The technologist will also serve as a mentor to new staff and work closely with a team of cardiologists to deliver high-quality patient care.

**Overview**
Norman Regional Health System has emerged as a beacon of workplace excellence. Our innovative cardiovascular program is growing, and we are looking for a caring and knowledgeable Registered Technologist to expand our team. We will soon be moving to our new state-of-the-art Critical Care Tower, which 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.

**Cardiology Awards**
We have received numerous awards and accreditations for our cardiology department, 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**
The Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist will be responsible for:

• Preparing equipment before and during procedures
• Identifying and assessing patient condition, preparing, positioning, and providing patient care
• Establishing and maintaining a sterile environment
• Serving as preceptor for new hires and radiology students and participating in the orientation of new staff
• Using downtime appropriately by stocking rooms, checking equipment, and other delegated tasks by Charge person or manager
• Maintaining strong professional working relationship with the physicians and leadership to facilitate excellent patient care

**Qualifications**
The ideal candidate will have:

• Completed Cath Lab RT Orientation within 6 months
• Completed all competencies listed in department policy within 6 months

**Education**
The successful candidate will have:

• Completion of a 24-month formal program or military program of Radiologic Technology with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist eligibility and/or current RCIS

**Experience**
Prior procedural area experience is preferred.

**Licensure/Certification/Registration/Etc.**
The ideal candidate will hold:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technology registration and/or RCIS certification
• Cardiovascular (CV), (CI), 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
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS) training must be achieved within 6 months of hire and maintained through duration of employment

**Compensation**
The compensation package includes:

• $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 TECHNOLOGIST, CATH LAB, PATIENT CARE, ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, HEALTHCARE, MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, RADIOGRAPHY, ACLS, BLS

Salary : $28 - $45