Cardiovascular Technologist - PRN

Methodist Health System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center, part of Methodist Health System, is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab. You will assist physicians, monitor patient status, operate imaging systems, and help with sterile technique throughout complex procedures.

Requirements include an associate or bachelor’s degree, AHA ACLS, RCIS within six months, or ARRT TX RT(R) in lieu. This is a full-time position in a dynamic, teaching hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree with science emphasis or healthcare experience.
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• RCIS certification to be obtained within six months of date of hire; ARRT TX RT(R) acceptable in lieu.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures under supervision.
• Assist physician as monitor tech, interpret dysrhythmia and EKGs, operate physiologic recorder.
• Act as scrub tech and operate imaging equipment under physician direction.
• Assist with circulator duties, monitor patient status during procedures, hand supplies.
• Transport patients to/from department and maintain cath lab readiness.
• Stock and clean cath lab, manage supplies and inventory; maintain sterile technique.

Skills

RCIS

ACLS

Urgent care teamwork

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

AHA ACLS certification

RCIS certification within six months of hire

Job description

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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.

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 hospital150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023Level III Neonatal Intensive Care UnitLiver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs