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
Job Summary:
The Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist is responsible for preparing equipment, assessing patient conditions, and maintaining a sterile environment in cardiovascular procedures. The role involves collaboration with a team of cardiologists and electrophysiologists, serving as a mentor for new staff while ensuring exceptional patient care.
Overview:
Norman Regional Health System has emerged as a beacon of workplace excellence. Our innovative cardiovascular program is growing, and we are seeking a caring knowledgeable Registered Technologist to expand our services.
We work with a team of nine cardiologists and two electrophysiologists, and our facilities include three Cath Lab suites, one Electrophysiology suite, one Hybrid suite, two treatment rooms, and seventeen Same Day Surgery rooms.
We have received various awards and recognitions, including the 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, and 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 or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is 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.
Keywords: Cath Lab, CV Rad Technologist, cardiovascular program, patient care, radiologic technology, certifications, medical imaging, hospital employment, sterile environment, cardiology
