Cath Lab Cardiovascular Technologist (RCIS)

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

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist in invasive cardiovascular procedures under physician supervision in a fast-paced cath lab environment.

The role requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in science or related healthcare experience, current ACLS certification, and RCIS or ARRT/TX RT(R) credentials within the specified timeline. Strong teamwork and equipment operation skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree, science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience.
• Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred).
• Current AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 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 any procedure performed in the cath lab by interpreting basic and advanced dysrhythmia and EKG’s and operating physiologic recorder, and interpreting normal and abnormal pressures and wave forms.
• 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 during a procedure, handing supplies to the scrub tech, and operating imaging equipment under the direction of the physician.
• 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 effective inventory control.
• Post procedure safety removes arterial and/or venous sheath, maintains hemostasis, and monitors patient status.
• Prepares lab for procedure by setting up for procedure and maintaining sterile technique.
• Prepares patient for procedure by shaving and prepping patient and marking arterial pulses.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.

Skills

AHA ACLS

RCIS certification

ARRT/TX RT(R) eligible

Education

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

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist in invasive cardiovascular procedures under physician supervision in a fast-paced cath lab environment.

The role requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in science or related healthcare experience, current ACLS certification, and RCIS or ARRT/TX RT(R) credentials within the specified timeline. Strong teamwork and equipment operation skills are essential for success.