Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist (RCIS Pathway)

Dallas Center United Methodist; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures under supervision and physician direction. The role requires an Associate or Bachelor's degree in a science field or relevant healthcare experience, plus certification requirements (AHA ACLS, RCIS within 18 months, ARRT TX RT(R) or RCIS).

Responsibilities include assisting physicians as monitor tech, scrub tech, and circulator; operating imaging equipment; and

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in science or commensurate healthcare experience.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardio Life Support certification.
• RCIS certification within eighteen (18) 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 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.

Skills

Dysrhythmia interpretation

EKG interpretation

Physiologic recorder operation

Imaging equipment operation

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in science or commensurate healthcare experience

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

RCIS certification within 18 months of hire

ARRT TX RT(R) required in lieu of RCIS

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures under supervision and physician direction. The role requires an Associate or Bachelor's degree in a science field or relevant healthcare experience, plus certification requirements (AHA ACLS, RCIS within 18 months, ARRT TX RT(R) or RCIS).

Responsibilities include assisting physicians as monitor tech, scrub tech, and circulator; operating imaging equipment; and