What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist position at Norman Regional Health System?
Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist - RCIS Overview
Norman Regional Health System has established itself as a workplace excellence leader. The organization operates a community hospital system situated in the southern region of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
The innovative cardiovascular program is a cornerstone of the health system's mission to deliver exceptional patient care. A new, state-of-the-art Critical Care Tower is currently under development, featuring three Cath Lab suites, one Electrophysiology suite, one Hybrid suite, two treatment rooms, and seventeen Same Day Surgery rooms.
A multidisciplinary team of nine cardiologists and two electrophysiologists collaborate to provide comprehensive cardiac care.
Norman Regional Health System Cardiology Awards include:
- 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
- Prepare equipment before and during procedures
- Identify and assess patient condition; prepare, position, and provide patient care
- Establish and maintain a sterile environment
- Professional Practice: serve as preceptor for new hires and radiology students; participate in the orientation of new staff
- Utilize downtime appropriately by restocking rooms, checking equipment, and other delegated tasks assigned by the Charge person or manager
- Maintain strong professional working relationships 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 a 24-month formal program or military program in Radiologic Technology, with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist eligibility and/or current RCIS registration
Experience
Previous procedural area experience is preferred
Licensure/Certification/Registration/Etc.
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology; Registered and/or RCIS certification preferred; Basic Life Support (BLS) training required during orientation prior to providing patient care; Current BLS required throughout employment; ACLS training must be achieved within 6 months of hire and maintained throughout employment
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Radiographic Program
- 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
- 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:
Cath Lab, Cardiovascular, Radiologic Technologist, Healthcare, Patient Care, Sterile Environment, Medical Technology, Registered Technologist, BLS Certification, ACLS
Salary : $28 - $45
