Cardiovascular Technologist (RCIS) – Cath Lab Specialist

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

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.