Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist - Cath Lab

Norman Regional Health System • Norman, OK

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About The Position

The Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist works in an innovative cardiovascular program with 16 Cath Lab Same Day Surgery rooms, five Cardiac Cath Lab procedure rooms, and two treatment rooms. The program includes 10 cardiologists, seven of whom are interventionalists, and one electrophysiologist.

The technologist prepares equipment before and during procedures; assesses patient condition; prepares, positions, and cares for patients; and establishes and maintains a sterile environment. The role also supports professional practice by precepting new hires and radiology students, helping orient new staff, using downtime to stock rooms and check equipment, and maintaining professional working relationships with physicians and leadership to support excellent patient care.

The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., with one night of call per week and one weekend of call every three to four weeks.

Requirements

• Completion of a 24-month formal or military Radiologic Technology program, with eligibility for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and/or current RCIS; equivalent combinations of education and experience may meet the requirements.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology registration and/or RCIS.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training or retraining during orientation before providing patient care, maintained through retraining throughout employment.
• Achieve ACLS training within six months of hire and maintain it throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous procedural-area experience preferred.
• Cardiovascular (CV), Cardiovascular Interventional (CI), and/or Vascular Interventional (VI) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment before and during procedures.
• Identify and assess patient condition; prepare, position, and provide patient care.
• Establish and maintain a sterile environment.
• Serve as a preceptor for new hires and radiology students and participate in orienting new staff.
• Use downtime appropriately by stocking rooms, checking equipment, and completing other tasks delegated by the Charge person or manager.
• Maintain strong professional working relationships with physicians and leadership to facilitate excellent patient care.
• Complete Cath Lab RT orientation within six months.
• Complete all competencies listed in department policy within six months.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Retirement plans.
• Free parking.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Evening differential of $2.50 per hour, night differential of $3.00 per hour, and weekend differential of $3.00 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree