Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist

Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist - RCIS at Norman Regional Health System

The Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist prepares and assists in cardiovascular procedures, ensuring patient care and maintaining a sterile environment. This role involves collaboration, training new staff, and professional relationships with cardiologists.

Overview

Norman Regional Health System is a community hospital system with an innovative cardiovascular program. We are seeking a Registered Technologist to expand our cardiovascular services.

We have an impressive team of nine cardiologists and two electrophysiologists. Our state-of-the-art Critical Care Tower will feature three Cath Lab suites, one Electrophysiology suite, one Hybrid suite, two treatment rooms, and seventeen Same Day Surgery rooms.

Awards and Accolades

• 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 a 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

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
• Radiologic Technologist
• Cardiovascular
• RCIS
• Patient care
• Medical imaging
• Healthcare provider
• Clinical skills
• Accreditation
• Critical care

Salary : $28 - $45