Cath Lab Cardiovascular Tech (RCIS/ARRT) Certified

Dallas Center United Methodist; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, TX seeks a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab under supervision. Responsibilities include scrub and circulator duties, monitoring patient status, and operating imaging and physiologic recording equipment.

The role requires an RCIS or ARRT TX RT(R) alternative, AHA ACLS certification, and a degree in a related science field.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree, science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardio Life Support certification.
• RCIS certification within six months 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 by interpreting dysrhythmia and EKGs and operating physiologic recorder; interprets pressures and waveforms.
• Assists physician with most procedures as a scrub tech and operates imaging equipment under physician direction.
• Assists physician with some diagnostic procedures as a circulator by monitoring patient status, handing supplies, and operating imaging equipment.
• 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 inventory control.
• Post procedure safety: remove arterial/venous sheath, maintain hemostasis, monitor patient status.
• Prepares lab for procedure and maintains sterile technique.
• Prepares patient for procedures by prepping and marking arterial pulses.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.

Skills

AHA ACLS certification

RCIS certification

ARRT TX RT(R) required

RCIS within six months

Education

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

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, TX seeks a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab under supervision. Responsibilities include scrub and circulator duties, monitoring patient status, and operating imaging and physiologic recording equipment.

The role requires an RCIS or ARRT TX RT(R) alternative, AHA ACLS certification, and a degree in a related science field.