What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist position at Norman Regional Health System?
Job Title: Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist - RCIS at Norman Regional Health System
About the Position:
The Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist plays a vital role in providing exceptional patient care in our innovative cardiovascular environment. This position requires collaboration with cardiologists, preparing equipment, assessing patient conditions, maintaining sterility, and training new staff.
About Us:
Norman Regional Health System has established itself as a leader in workplace excellence. Our community hospital system is nestled at the Southern border of the Oklahoma City metro area and offers an innovative cardiovascular program.
We are currently building a state-of-the-art Critical Care Tower, which will feature three Cath Lab suites, one Electrophysiology suite, one Hybrid suite, two treatment rooms, and seventeen Same Day Surgery rooms. Our team consists of nine cardiologists and two electrophysiologists.
Credentials 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:
- 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 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 REQUIRED DURING ORIENTATION PRIOR TO PROVIDING PATIENT CARE
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment
- ACLS training must be achieved within 6 months of hire and maintained through duration of employment
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Radiographic Program or
- Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Program
- One year of experience working in a Cath Lab preferred
- Registered as a Radiographer with the American Registry of Radiological Technologist - ARRT or
- Registration from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International – RCIS
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
- Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire
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, CV Technologist, cardiovascular care, radiologic technology, patient care, healthcare, medical technician, ACLS, BLS, RCIS certification
Salary : $28 - $45
