Cardiovascular Technologist
Company: OU Health
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description OU Health is seeking a Cardiovascular
Technologist for a job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Job Description
& Requirements - Specialty: Cardiovascular Technologist -
Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Start Date: ASAP -
Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff Pay is based on years of
applicable experience and acuity level of position /nPosition
Title:Cardiovascular Technologist - OUMC Cardiac Cath Lab
Department:Cardiac Cath Lab Job Description: General Description:
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 scope 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. General
Responsibilities: - Performs other duties as assigned Minimum
Qualifications: Education: Associate’s degree required. 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 preferred.
Experience: 0-3 years of experience required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic
Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required 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 18 months of hire date. Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities: Based on specific assignment, skill in applying
principles of cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology, medical
imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients, and medical
ethics. Must be able to work as part of a team and follow
instructions; must be able to consistently and dependably report to
work as scheduled. Ability to be sensitive to patients’ physical
and psychological needs. Ability to maintain accurate records and
work accurately with names, numbers, and codes. Ability to draw
conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to
exercise discretion in handling confidential information and
exercise sound judgment. Must be able to multi-task and remain calm
in stressful situations. Must possess ability to understand various
operations, policies, and procedures. Ability to work and
communicate with staff, patients and their families, and meet their
needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and
cooperative manner. Must display a high level of initiative, effort
and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Ability
to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate attention to
detail. Core knowledge and understanding of normal and abnormal
anatomy and physiology; cardiovascular and/or radiologic
technologies and terminology associated with the primary specialty
for which hired and credentialed. Ability and skill to apply
core-level primary specialty theory, practices and techniques to
perform, post-process, analyze and annotate study data or procedure
documentation with general supervision or assistance. Current OU
Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.OU Health is an equal
opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package,
including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We
know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to
meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work
environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU
Health Job ID R0055319. Posted job title: Cardiovascular
Technologist - OUMC Cardiac Cath Lab About OU Health OU Health is
the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals,
clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more
than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is
home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of
specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the
state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National
Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center,
Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only
Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the
Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of
Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America
for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson
Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by
U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also
was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these
specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU
Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education
and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team
works to improve lives through innovation in medical care,
education and research, while investing in the people, technologies
and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are
seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for
others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care
to our community through the work you do every day. We provide
clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and
we invite you to explore our available positions. Benefits -
Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Life
insurance - Pet insurance - Sick pay - Continuing Education - 401k
retirement plan - Wellness and fitness programs - Employee
assistance programs - Benefits start day 1
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