Cath Lab Cardiovascular Technologist (RCIS)

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER seeks a Cardiovascular Technologist RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab. Responsibilities include assisting physicians, operating imaging equipment, and monitoring patient status with emphasis on sterile technique and equipment function.

Requirements include an associate or bachelor’s degree in science, current ACLS certification, RCIS within six months, and ARRT/TX RT(R) licensure in lieu of RCIS.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree, science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardio Life Support certification.
• RCIS certified 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

RCIS certification

ACLS Certification

ARRT Certification

Cath lab experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Science

Tools

Imaging equipment

Physiologic recorder

Job description

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER seeks a Cardiovascular Technologist RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab. Responsibilities include assisting physicians, operating imaging equipment, and monitoring patient status with emphasis on sterile technique and equipment function.

Requirements include an associate or bachelor’s degree in science, current ACLS certification, RCIS within six months, and ARRT/TX RT(R) licensure in lieu of RCIS.