Cardiovascular Technologist

Dallas Center United Methodist

Irving (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

29 hours ago

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Job summary

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures under physician supervision. The role requires RCIS within 18 months, ARRT TX RT(R) or equivalent, and AHA ACLS certification.

The candidate will assist as monitor tech, scrub tech, and circulator in the cath lab, with patient transport and equipment operation. The position emphasizes teaching and orientation of new staff, maintaining sterile technique, and inventory

Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor’s degree, science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardio Life Support certification.
RCIS certified 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 procedures in the cath lab, interpreting dysrhythmias and EKGs, operating physiologic recorder, and reading pressures and waveforms.
Assists physician with most procedures as a scrub tech and operates imaging equipment under physician direction.
Monitors patient status during procedures as a circulator and assists with supplies and imaging equipment.
transports patients to/from the department and supports cath lab operations.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree, science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience

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.

Hours Of Work

07:00 - 17:30

Days Of Week

Mon- Sunday

Work Shift

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 eighteen (18) 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 Southwest Medical Center, previously known as Methodist Charlton Medical Center, is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, and Glen Heights in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care, stroke care, hip and knee joint replacement, women and children’s services, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.

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