Cath Lab Cardiovascular Technologist – RCIS Eligible

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX, seeks a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab under supervision. Responsibilities include patient monitoring, scrub tech duties, imaging equipment operation, and procedural preparation.

Required qualifications include an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science or related healthcare field, current ACLS, RCIS within six months of hire, and ARRT/TX RT(R) as alternatives to RCIS.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science or commensurate healthcare experience.
• ACLS certification is required.
• RCIS certification within six months of hire.
• ARRT and TX RT(R) are acceptable in lieu of RCIS.

Responsibilities

• Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assists physician as a monitor tech during procedures in the cath lab; interprets dysrhythmia and EKGs and operates physiologic recorder.
• Assists physician with most procedures as a scrub tech; operates imaging equipment under physician direction.
• Assists with diagnostic procedures as a circulator; monitors patient status and handles supplies.
• Transports patients to and from the department.
• Sets up lab for procedures and maintains sterile technique.
• Preps patient and marks arterial pulses; assists with equipment troubleshooting.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree, science emphasis

RCIS certification within six months

Current AHA Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS)

ARRT and TX RT(R) in lieu of RCIS

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX, seeks a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab under supervision. Responsibilities include patient monitoring, scrub tech duties, imaging equipment operation, and procedural preparation.

Required qualifications include an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science or related healthcare field, current ACLS, RCIS within six months of hire, and ARRT/TX RT(R) as alternatives to RCIS.