Cardiovascular Tech RCIS

Methodistsurgicalassociates; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Surgical Associates in Richardson, TX is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab. Primary duties include monitoring, imaging, and assisting physicians as a scrub tech and circulator.

Requirements include an associate or bachelor’s degree, AHA ACLS, RCIS within six months of hire, and ARRT TX RT(R) in lieu of RCIS. Strong teamwork and sterile technique are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree, science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience.
• ACLS certification (AHA) required.
• RCIS certification within six months of hire date.
• ARRT and TX RT(R) required in lieu of RCIS.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician as monitor tech during procedures in cath lab and interprets dysrhythmia and EKGs.
• Operates imaging equipment under physician direction and assists as a scrub tech.
• Monitors patient status during procedures and assists with circulator duties.
• Tasks include transporting patients, stocking cath lab, and ensuring sterile technique.

Skills

Monitor patient

Dysrhythmia interpretation

EKG interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

Physiologic recorder

Imaging equipment

Job description

## Cardiovascular Tech RCISApplylocations: Richardson, Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: JR1000032522**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.