Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist - RCIS at Norman Regional Health System

The Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist is responsible for preparing and providing patient care in a state-of-the-art cardiovascular program. This role involves maintaining a sterile environment, participating in team collaboration, and serving as a preceptor for new staff. Qualified candidates are required to have a background in Radiologic Technology and relevant certifications.

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. It features an innovative cardiovascular program and seeks a caring knowledgeable Registered Technologist to expand this program. The facility will soon move to a new state-of-the-art Critical Care Tower, housing three Cath Lab suites, one Electrophysiology suite, one Hybrid suite, two treatment rooms, and seventeen Same Day Surgery rooms.

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

Responsibilities

• 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 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 through re-training for duration of employment. ACLS training must be achieved within 6 months of hire and maintained through duration of employment.

Requirements

• 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

Compensation

• $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 Technologist, Cath Lab, Radiologic Technology, Patient Care, Healthcare, Medical Imaging, Electrophysiology, Registered Technologist, BLS, ACLS

Salary : $28 - $45