Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist

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

The Cath Lab CV Rad Technologist at Norman Regional Health System plays a crucial role in supporting the innovative cardiovascular program by preparing and maintaining equipment, providing patient care, and ensuring a sterile environment. This position involves collaboration with cardiologists and electrophysiologists while also serving as a preceptor for new staff. Candidates are required to have relevant certifications, including registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

Norman Regional Health System has emerged as a beacon of workplace excellence. Norman Regional Hospital 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 cardiologist and two electrophysiologist. 

Norman Regional Health System Cardiology Awards

• 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

Job Summary

• 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 thru re-training for duration of employment. ACLS training must be achieved within 6 months of hire and maintained through duration of employment.

• Graduate of an accredited Radiographic Program or
• Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Program
• One year of experience working in an 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 Program, Patient Care, ACLS Certification, BLS Training, Electrophysiology, Healthcare, Norman Regional Health System, Medical Technology