What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist position at Norman Regional Health System?
The Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist plays a crucial role in supporting the hospital's innovative cardiovascular program. This position involves preparing and maintaining equipment, providing patient care, and ensuring a sterile environment during procedures. The technologist works collaboratively with a team of cardiologists and electrophysiologists to deliver exceptional care within a state-of-the-art facility.
Overview
Norman Regional Health System 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, featuring 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
- 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 of 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 Technologist, Patient Care, Electrophysiology, Medical Imaging, Healthcare, Critical Care, ACLS, BLS
