Cardiovascular Tech RCIS PRN

Methodist Health System; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab. The role includes scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating during procedures, with responsibilities for equipment setup, patient prep, and post-procedure care.

The candidate should hold RCIS or be certified within six months, plus ARRT/TX RT(R) qualification, ACLS, and relevant licensure. Associates or bachelor’s in science preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science or commensurate healthcare experience.
• RCIS certification within six months of hire is required.
• Current AHA Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• ARRT and TX RT(R) required; cath/IR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Monitor patient status and interpret basic and advanced dysrhythmia and EKGs.
• Operate imaging equipment under physician direction.
• Assist with transport of patient to and from the cath lab.
• Prepare and stock cath lab, maintain sterile technique, and assist with procedures.

Skills

RCIS certification

AHA ACLS certification

ARRT certification

TX RT(R) license

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

Imaging equipment

Job description

Hours of Work: 24

Days Of Week: Monday through Friday

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.

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 RCISCath or Interventional Radiology experience strongly preferred

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 Midlothian Medical Center

is the first full-service, acute care hospital in Midlothian, Texas. Serving Midlothian and northern Ellis County, we are a 46-bed hospital that is designed to expand as the community grows. Providing everything from emergency care and advanced surgery to imaging and labor and delivery, our hospital has 16 emergency department beds, two operating suites, and the latest digital and medical technologies.

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:

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 I Maternal Facility for perinatal care

Level I Neonatal Facility

Gene Rodgers Community Service Award, Midlothian Chamber of Commerce, 2022

Robotic surgery capabilities

Cardiac catheterization lab