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 Job Description
The Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist plays a crucial role in the cardiovascular program at Norman Regional Health System, preparing and assisting in various procedures while ensuring patient care and safety.
This position requires certification in Radiologic Technology and/or RCIS, with responsibilities including maintaining a sterile environment and acting as a preceptor for new staff.
Overview of Norman Regional Health System
Norman Regional Health System has emerged as a beacon of workplace excellence. The organization is a community hospital system nestled at the Southern border of the Oklahoma City metro area.
We have an innovative cardiovascular program and are looking for caring knowledgeable Registered Technologists to expand our cardiovascular program.
We will soon be moving to our new state-of-the-art Critical Care Tower and will have 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.
Awards and Recognition
- 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.
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, Radiologic Technologist, RCIS, Cardiovascular Care, Patient Care, Medical Technology, Healthcare, Electrophysiology, Sterile Environment, ACLS
Salary : $28 - $45
