Cardiovascular Technologist
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma University Medical Center

Cardiovascular Technologist I - Oklahoma City, OK

Position Overview

This is an entry-level Cardiovascular Technologist position working under immediate to general supervision with a mentor or preceptor. The role involves delivering specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology services to adult and pediatric patients to assist medical staff in diagnosis, care, treatment, and monitoring of various conditions.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care in various settings including inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, urgent care, and outreach clinics.
• Prepare patients for procedures and correlate clinical history with physician orders.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams to achieve clinical and operational goals.
• Operate specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic equipment to perform diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures.
• Conduct post-procedure reviews to ensure documentation and technical quality meet protocols and accreditation standards.
• Transfer images and data to archival systems and prepare studies for physician reporting.
• Perform quality control, cleaning, and high-level disinfection of equipment per manufacturer and regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in continuing education, professional development, and research activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Skill in cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology principles, medical imaging, terminology, patient positioning, and medical ethics.
• Ability to work as part of a team, follow instructions, and reliably report to work.
• Sensitivity to patients’ physical and psychological needs.
• Accuracy in record-keeping and handling confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to multi-task, remain calm under stress, and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong communication skills with staff, patients, and families in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Initiative, attention to detail, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Core knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology related to cardiovascular and/or radiologic technologies.
• Ability to apply core-level specialty theory and techniques to perform and document procedures with general supervision.

Education Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher.
• One of the following:

  • Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program with emphasis in cardiovascular specialty.
  • Graduate of a JRCERT accredited radiologic technology program.
  • Completion of a Paramedic training program.

Certifications & Licensure

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must meet eligibility and standards for ARRT Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) certification within 12 months of hire,
  OR
• Successful completion of Paramedic training program within 12 months of hire.

Years of Experience Required

• Entry-level position (no specific years of specialty experience required).

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required.