Cardiovascular Technologist

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Edmond, Oklahoma
December 3, 2024
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Job Description

Job Summary:

Under immediate to general supervision and direction of a mentor/preceptor, this entry-level position works to achieve the initial competencies required to deliver specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology services to adult and/or pediatric patient populations for the purpose of aiding medical staff in the diagnosis, care, treatment, and surveillance of simple to complex conditions, defects and/or diseases.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.
  • Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
  • Utilizing entry-level knowledge, abilities, skills, and available resources, provides safe, high quality, efficient and cost-effective patient-centric care, and support services under routine or emergent conditions in a variety of care settings to include, but not limited to; acute inpatient facilities, outpatient physician practices, diagnostic/urgent care centers and remote statewide outreach clinics.
  • Prepares patients for procedures and correlates clinical history with procedures ordered by physicians to be performed.
  • Communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to identify and implement the actions necessary to achieve the clinical outcomes, operational goals, and service expectations desired.
  • Utilizes a variety of highly specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of diagnostic, interventional and/or surgical procedures in accordance with established Product of practice guidelines.
  • Conducts post-procedure review with or without preceptor to confirm that all required elements are completed, documented, and that technical quality is consistent with established department protocols and/or applicable accreditation standards.
  • Transfers images and data to the appropriate archival systems, enters technical data/findings and prepares study for reporting by physician.
  • Performs operator-level quality control checks, cleaning, high-level disinfecting, and other user maintenance per manufacturer instructions for use and other regulatory guidelines.
  • Participates in continuing education, professional development, and research activities to maintain competencies and promote continuous improvements in care and treatments.

Requirements:

  • Associate degree or higher.
  • Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited educational program with emphasis in a primary cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty as defined by the ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI (candidates within 6 weeks of graduation from an approved program may be considered for employment) or successful completion of Paramedic training program.
  • BLS must be current upon hire.
  • Must meet applicant eligibility requirements and published standards.
  • ARRT Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) or successful completion of Paramedic training program must be achieved within 12 months of hire date.

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