Cath Lab Cardiovascular Technologist — RCIS/ARRT

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

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center, part of Methodist Health System, seeks a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab. You will assist physicians, monitor patients, operate imaging equipment, and contribute to post-procedure care.

Ideal candidates hold an associate or bachelor degree with healthcare experience, ACLS certification, RCIS within six months, or ARRT/TX RT(R) alternatives.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree with science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience.
• Licenses and/or Certifications as required or preferred.
• Current AHA ACLS certification.
• RCIS certification within six months of hire.
• ARRT and TX RT(R) required in lieu of RCIS.

Responsibilities

• Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Monitors patient status and interprets basic/advanced dysrhythmia and EKGs; operates physiologic recorder.
• Assists physician as scrub tech; operates imaging equipment under physician direction.
• Assists as circulator during diagnostic procedures; monitors patient status and handles supplies.
• Transports patient to/from department; cleans and stocks cath lab.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications/dosages and procedural theory.
• Orders supplies for cath lab and maintains inventory control.
• Post-procedure safety: removes sheath, maintains hemostasis, monitors patient.

Education

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

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

RCIS certification (or eligible within six months)

ARRT and TX RT(R) requirements in lieu of RCIS

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center, part of Methodist Health System, seeks a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab. You will assist physicians, monitor patients, operate imaging equipment, and contribute to post-procedure care.

Ideal candidates hold an associate or bachelor degree with healthcare experience, ACLS certification, RCIS within six months, or ARRT/TX RT(R) alternatives.