Cath Lab Cardiovascular Tech (RCIS)

Methodist Health System; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab. The role includes assisting physicians as monitor tech, scrub tech, and circulator, with duties spanning equipment operation, patient monitoring, and post‑procedure care.

Requirements include an associate or bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare, current AHA ACLS, RCIS within six months, or ARRT/TX‑R in lieu of RCIS.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare.
• Current AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required.
• RCIS certification within six months of hire; ARRT and TX RT(R) may be acceptable in lieu of RCIS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching and orienting students and new staff.
• Monitor patient status and interpret basic/advanced dysrhythmias and EKGs during cath lab procedures.
• Operate imaging equipment under physician direction and assist as scrub tech.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures as circulator and manage supplies.
• Transport patients to and from department and maintain cath lab readiness.
• Maintain sterile technique and inventory control, and assist with post-procedure care.

Skills

Dysrhythmia interpretation

EKG interpretation

Imaging equipment operation

Patient monitoring

Education

Science degree (associates or bachelors)

ACLS certification (AHA)

Tools

Physiologic recorder

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab. The role includes assisting physicians as monitor tech, scrub tech, and circulator, with duties spanning equipment operation, patient monitoring, and post‑procedure care.

Requirements include an associate or bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare, current AHA ACLS, RCIS within six months, or ARRT/TX‑R in lieu of RCIS.