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
The Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist is responsible for providing patient care and preparing equipment for cardiovascular procedures. This position involves working in a team environment with cardiologists and participating in the training of new staff while ensuring a sterile environment during all procedures.
Overview:
Norman Regional Health System has emerged as a beacon of workplace excellence, nestled in the Southern border of the Oklahoma City metro area. Our innovative cardiovascular program requires caring and knowledgeable Registered Technologists to expand our services. We are moving to a new state-of-the-art Critical Care Tower, featuring 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, who have earned prestigious awards and accreditations, including the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the American College of Cardiology NCDR Registry Gold Award, and the Women's Choice Award in Heart Care.
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, participates in the orientation of new staff, and uses downtime appropriately by stocking rooms, checking equipment, and other delegated tasks.
- 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 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.
Keywords:
Cath Lab, Cardiovascular Technologist, Radiologic Technologist, Patient Care, Medical Equipment, Electrophysiology, Healthcare, BLS Certification, Advanced Life Support, Nursing
