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 plays a crucial role in the cardiovascular program at Norman Regional Health System, ensuring a sterile environment and providing patient care during procedures. This position involves preparing equipment, assessing patient conditions, and maintaining strong professional relationships with physicians and staff. The ideal candidate will have a background in Radiologic Technology and certifications such as RCIS, along with experience in a Cath Lab setting.
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 we are looking for caring knowledgeable Registered Technologist to expand 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.
- Professional Practice
- 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 the 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.
Keywords
Cath Lab, CV Rad Technologist, Cardiovascular program, patient care, medical imaging, Radiologic Technology, RCIS, healthcare, hospital, Oklahoma City
