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 at Norman Regional Health System Summary:
The Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist role at Norman Regional Health System involves preparing equipment, providing patient care, and maintaining a sterile environment in a state-of-the-art facility. This position requires collaboration with a team of cardiologists and electrophysiologists, including responsibilities like serving as a preceptor for new hires. Applicants must possess appropriate certifications and experience in the Cath Lab setting, contributing to a top-rated cardiovascular program.
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, with an innovative cardiovascular program. We are looking for caring and knowledgeable Registered Technologists to expand our cardiovascular program. Our new Critical Care Tower will feature three Cath Lab suites, one Electrophysiology suite, one Hybrid suite, two treatment rooms, and seventeen Same Day Surgery rooms.
Awards and Accolades
- 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 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.
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 required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) 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.
Keywords
Cath Lab, Cardiovascular Technologist, Radiologic Technology, Patient Care, Certification, Healthcare, BLS, ACLS, Electrophysiology, Technologist
