Cardiovascular Technologist

Dallas Center United Methodist; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab under physician direction. Requires degree in science and current AHA ACLS, RCIS within 6 months or ARRT/TX RT(R) in lieu.

Responsibilities include assisting during procedures, scrub tech duties, monitoring patient status, and inventory management. Roles involve teaching, equipment operation, and ensuring safety and sterile technique throughout the lab.

Qualifications

• Current AHA Advanced Cardio Life Support certification is required or preferred.
• RCIS certification within six months of date of hire or ARRT/TX RT(R) in lieu of RCIS.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree with science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience.
• Licenses and/or Certifications required and preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assist physician as monitor tech during cath lab procedures and operate physiologic recorder.
• Assist physician as scrub tech and operate imaging equipment under physician direction.
• Serve as circulator for some diagnostic procedures and monitor patient status.
• Transport patients to and from department and maintain cath lab supplies.
• Demonstrate medication knowledge, sterile technique, and inventory control.
• Prepare lab for procedures and ensure post-procedure safety and hemostasis.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems when they arise.

Skills

RCIS certification

AHA ACLS

ARRT

TX RT(R)

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

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.

Skills

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