Cath Lab Cardiovascular Tech (RCIS) — Invasive Procedures

Methodist Health System; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cardiovascular Tech RCIS at Methodist Richardson Medical Center supports invasive cardiovascular procedures under physician supervision, serving as monitor tech, scrub tech and circulator in the cath lab.

Applicants need an associate or bachelor’s degree in science or related healthcare field, active AHA ACLS, RCIS within six months of hire or ARRT/TX RT(R) in lieu, and licensure as required. The hospital is a 443-bed, Magnet-designated facility serving Dallas area.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science or related healthcare field.
• Current AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• RCIS certification within six months of hire or ARRT/TX RT(R) in lieu.

Responsibilities

• Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assists physician as monitor tech during cath lab procedures by interpreting basic and advanced dysrhythmia and EKGs and operating physiologic recorder.
• 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, 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; theoretical knowledge of procedures.
• Orders supplies for cath lab and demonstrates inventory control.
• Post procedure safety: removes arterial/venous sheath, maintains hemostasis, monitors patient status.
• Prepares lab for procedure and maintains sterile technique; prepares patient for procedure and marks arterial pulses.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.

Skills

RCIS

Cath lab procedures knowledge

EKG/dysrhythmia interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science/healthcare

AHA ACLS certification

RCIS certification within 6 months of hire or ARRT/TX RT(R) alternative

Tools

Imaging equipment

Physiologic recorder

Job description

The Cardiovascular Tech RCIS at Methodist Richardson Medical Center supports invasive cardiovascular procedures under physician supervision, serving as monitor tech, scrub tech and circulator in the cath lab.

Applicants need an associate or bachelor’s degree in science or related healthcare field, active AHA ACLS, RCIS within six months of hire or ARRT/TX RT(R) in lieu, and licensure as required. The hospital is a 443-bed, Magnet-designated facility serving Dallas area.