Cath Lab Cardiovascular Tech RCIS – Day Shift

Dallas Center United Methodist; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center seeks a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab under physician direction. You will operate imaging equipment, assist as a scrub tech and circulator, monitor patient status, and support sterile technique.

Requirements include an Associate or Bachelor's degree in science or commensurate healthcare experience, current AHA ACLS, RCIS within six months of hire (or ARRT/TX RT(R)).

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in science or commensurate healthcare experience.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• RCIS certification within six months of date of hire or 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 by interpreting basic and advanced dysrhythmias and EKGs, and operating physiologic recorder; interprets pressures and waveforms.
• Assists physician with procedures as a scrub tech and operates imaging equipment under physician direction.
• Assists as 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; maintains sterile technique.
• Posts procedure safety: removes sheaths, maintains hemostasis, and monitors patient status.
• Preps lab and patient for procedures; sets up equipment and marks arterial pulses.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.

Education

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

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center seeks a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab under physician direction. You will operate imaging equipment, assist as a scrub tech and circulator, monitor patient status, and support sterile technique.

Requirements include an Associate or Bachelor's degree in science or commensurate healthcare experience, current AHA ACLS, RCIS within six months of hire (or ARRT/TX RT(R)).