Cath Lab Cardiovascular Technologist (RCIS Eligible)

Dallas Center United Methodist; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures under the supervision of the physician. The role includes operating imaging equipment and supporting the cath lab team to ensure patient safety and procedure success.

Ideal candidates hold an allied health degree, current ACLS, and RCIS or ARRT/TX RT(R) eligibility, with the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment within a premier cardiovascular

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in sciences or an equivalent healthcare background.
• Current AHA Advanced Cardio Life Support certification is required.
• RCIS certification must be obtained within six months of hire; ARRT/TX RT(R) may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assists physician as a monitor tech during cath lab procedures.
• Assists physician with most procedures as a scrub tech and operates imaging equipment.
• Assists as a circulator by monitoring patient status during procedures.
• 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 maintains inventory.
• Post procedure safety removes arterial/venous sheath and maintains hemostasis.
• 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, 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

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures under the supervision of the physician. The role includes operating imaging equipment and supporting the cath lab team to ensure patient safety and procedure success.

Ideal candidates hold an allied health degree, current ACLS, and RCIS or ARRT/TX RT(R) eligibility, with the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment within a premier cardiovascular