Cath Lab Cardiovascular Tech RCIS (PRN)

Dallas Center United Methodist; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab under physician supervision. The role involves imaging, scrub and circulator duties, and patient monitoring, with a focus on accurate interpretation of dysrhythmias and effective teamwork.

Requirements include an associated degree, AHA ACLS certification, RCIS within six months, and ARRT/TX RT(R) in lieu of RCIS.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science or commensurate healthcare experience.
• Current AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• RCIS certification within six months of date 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 cath lab procedures; interprets basic and advanced dysrhythmia and EKGs and operates physiologic recorder.
• Assists physician with most procedures as a scrub tech and operates imaging equipment under direction of physician.
• Assists with some diagnostic procedures as a circulator by monitoring patient status during a procedure and handling supplies.
• 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 including removal of arterial/venous sheath and monitoring patient status.
• Prepares lab for procedure and maintains sterile technique.
• Prepares patient for procedure and marks arterial pulses.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science or commensurate healthcare experience

RCIS certification within six months

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab under physician supervision. The role involves imaging, scrub and circulator duties, and patient monitoring, with a focus on accurate interpretation of dysrhythmias and effective teamwork.

Requirements include an associated degree, AHA ACLS certification, RCIS within six months, and ARRT/TX RT(R) in lieu of RCIS.