Cardiovascular Tech

Methodist Health System; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cardiovascular Tech RCIS at Methodist Richardson Medical Center supports invasive cardiovascular procedures under physician supervision, serving as monitor tech, scrub tech and circulator in the cath lab.

Applicants need an associate or bachelor’s degree in science or related healthcare field, active AHA ACLS, RCIS within six months of hire or ARRT/TX RT(R) in lieu, and licensure as required. The hospital is a 443-bed, Magnet-designated facility serving Dallas area.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science or related healthcare field.
• Current AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• RCIS certification within six months of hire or ARRT/TX RT(R) in lieu.

Responsibilities

• Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assists physician as monitor tech during cath lab procedures by interpreting basic and advanced dysrhythmia and EKGs and operating physiologic recorder.
• 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, handing supplies, and operating imaging equipment.
• Assists with transport of patient to and from department.
• Cleans and stocks cath lab.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and dosages used; theoretical knowledge of procedures.
• Orders supplies for cath lab and demonstrates inventory control.
• Post procedure safety: removes arterial/venous sheath, maintains hemostasis, monitors patient status.
• Prepares lab for procedure and maintains sterile technique; prepares patient for procedure and marks arterial pulses.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.

Skills

RCIS

Cath lab procedures knowledge

EKG/dysrhythmia interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science/healthcare

AHA ACLS certification

RCIS certification within 6 months of hire or ARRT/TX RT(R) alternative

Tools

Imaging equipment

Physiologic recorder

Job description

Hours of Work : 0700-1730

Days Of Week : Monday through Friday

Work Shift : 10X4 Day (United States of America)

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 and Preferred)
• 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.

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. 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
• Level III Trauma Center