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 - RCIS plays a crucial role in providing patient care within the cardiovascular program. This professional prepares and operates equipment during cardiac procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and assessing patient conditions.
Overview:
Norman Regional Health System is committed to delivering exceptional patient care. As a community hospital system nestled at the Southern border of the Oklahoma City metro area, we have an innovative cardiovascular program that requires a caring and knowledgeable Registered Technologist.
We are excited about our upcoming move to 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.
We work closely with a team of nine cardiologists and two electrophysiologists to provide top-notch patient care.
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 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, CV Rad Technologist, Cardiovascular, Radiologic Technology, Patient Care, Procedures, Health System, BLS, ACLS, RCIS
