Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist (RCIS)

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort while working closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Your expertise in EKG interpretation and advanced life support will be crucial as you help guide students and new staff in a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative workplace.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate or Bachelor’s degree with a science emphasis.
• Must have AHA Advanced Cardio Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Monitor patient status and operate imaging equipment.

Skills

Advanced Cardio Life Support certification

RCIS certification

EKG interpretation

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Patient monitoring

Education

Associate degree in science

Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

Imaging equipment

Physiologic recorder

Job description

Hours of Work : 7 am to 5:30 pm

Days Of Week : 4

Work Shift :

Job Description :

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

Your 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

Your 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.