Cath Lab RCIS Tech - Cardiac Procedures Specialist

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

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures under supervision. The role includes patient preparation, intra-procedural support, and post-procedure care in the cath lab at our Dallas campus.

The position requires RCIS or ARRT/TX RT(R) licensure, AHA ACLS certification, and a science-based degree or equivalent healthcare experience. Working hours are 7:00–17:30, Monday through Friday, on-site at the hospital.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent healthcare experience.
• Current AHA ACLS certification.
• RCIS certification within 18 months of hire.
• ARRT and TX RT(R) required in lieu of RCIS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Interpret basic and advanced dysrhythmia and EKGs; operate physiologic recorder.
• Assist physician as scrub tech and operate imaging equipment under direction of physician.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures as a circulator; monitor patient status during procedures and hand supplies to the scrub tech.
• Transport patient to and from department.
• Clean and stock cath lab.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and dosages used.
• Demonstrates theoretical knowledge of procedures.
• Order supplies for cath lab and manage inventory.
• Post-procedure safety: remove arterial/venous sheath, maintain hemostasis and monitor patient status.
• Prepare lab and patient for procedures, maintaining sterile technique.
• Prepare patient for procedure by prepping and marking arterial pulses.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science or commensurate healthcare experience

Tools

RCIS certification

AHA ACLS certification

ARRT and TX RT(R) licensure

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures under supervision. The role includes patient preparation, intra-procedural support, and post-procedure care in the cath lab at our Dallas campus.

The position requires RCIS or ARRT/TX RT(R) licensure, AHA ACLS certification, and a science-based degree or equivalent healthcare experience. Working hours are 7:00–17:30, Monday through Friday, on-site at the hospital.