Cardiovascular Technologist - PRN

Methodist Health System; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab. You will assist with monitoring, scrub and circulator duties, and operate imaging equipment under physician guidance.

Requirements include an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a science field, AHA ACLS, RCIS (within 6 months), or ARRT/TX RT(R) alternatives. The role involves teaching, patient transport, and lab preparation at a Magnet-designated hospital.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree with science emphasis or equal healthcare experience.
• Current AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• RCIS certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
• ARRT and TX RT(R) acceptable in lieu of RCIS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assist physician as monitor tech during cath lab procedures, interpreting EKGs and pressures.
• Assist as scrub tech and operate imaging equipment under physician direction.
• Assist as circulator, monitor patient, and hand supplies during procedures.
• Transport patients to and from department and maintain cath lab readiness.
• Stock, clean, and inventory cath lab; maintain sterile technique and medications knowledge.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and ensure patient safety post-procedure.

Education

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

AHA Advanced Cardio Life Support

RCIS certification within six months of hire

ARRT and TX RT(R) in lieu of RCIS

Tools

Imaging equipment operation

Physiologic recorder

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Job description

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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 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 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 Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas' best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, 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
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