Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

methodisthealthsystem; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures under supervision. Responsibilities include scrub and circulator duties in the cath lab, monitoring patient status, and operating imaging equipment.

Requires RCIS or ARRT/TX RT(R) eligibility, ACLS certification, and a relevant degree or healthcare experience. The role supports teaching staff, ensures sterile technique, and maintains supplies and equipment, contributing to

Qualifications

• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardio Life Support certification.
• RCIS certification within six months of date of hire.
• ARRT and TX RT(R) required in lieu of RCIS.

Responsibilities

• Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assists physician as a monitor tech during procedures in the cath lab; interprets dysrhythmia and EKGs and operates physiologic recorder.
• Assists physician with most procedures as a scrub tech and operates imaging equipment.
• Assists with diagnostic procedures as a circulator; monitors patient status and handles supplies.
• Transports patients to and from the department.
• Cleans and stocks cath lab; demonstrates medication knowledge and sterile technique.
• Orders supplies and maintains inventory; aids post-procedure safety and hemostasis.
• Prepares lab for procedures and marks arterial pulses; troubleshoots equipment.

Skills

Licenses & Certifications

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree, science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience

Job description

Hours of Work

7 am to 5:30 pm

Days of Week

4

Job Description

The Cardiovascular Tech RCIS primary responsibility is to assist with technical aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures under the direction of the supervisor and physician.

Job Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree, science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience
• Licenses and/or Certifications (Required)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardio Life Support certification
• RCIS certified within six months of date of hire
• ARRT and TX RT(R) required in lieu of RCIS

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assists physician as a monitor tech during any procedure performed in the cath lab by interpreting basic and advanced dysrhythmia and EKG’s and operating physiologic recorder, and interpreting normal and abnormal pressures and wave forms.
• Assists physician with most procedures as a scrub tech and operates imaging equipment under direction of physician.
• Assists physician with some diagnostic procedures as a circulator by monitoring patient status during a procedure, handing supplies to the scrub tech, and operating imaging equipment under the direction of the physician.
• Assists with transport of patient to and from department.
• Cleans and stocks cath lab.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and dosages used.
• Demonstrates theoretical knowledge of procedures.
• Orders supplies for cath lab and demonstrates effective inventory control.
• Post procedure safety removes arterial and/or venous sheath, maintains hemostasis, and monitors patient status.
• Prepares lab for procedure by setting up for procedure and maintaining sterile technique.
• Prepares patient for procedure by shaving and prepping patient and marking arterial pulses.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.

About Methodist Dallas Medical Center

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs