Cath Lab RCIS Tech: Shape Cardiac Care Excellence

Dallas Center United Methodist; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas County seeks a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures under supervision. The position requires a science-focused degree and certification credentials, including ACLS and RCIS/ARRT in lieu of RCIS within specified timelines.

Responsibilities include monitoring, scrub and circulator duties, imaging equipment operation, patient transport, and lab preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in science or related healthcare field.
• Valid licenses/certifications as required.
• Current ACLS certification.
• RCIS certification within 18 months of hire.
• ARRT and TX RT(R) may substitute 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 basic and advanced dysrhythmia and EKGs; operates physiologic recorder.
• Assists physician with most procedures as a scrub tech and operates imaging equipment.
• Assists physician with some diagnostic procedures as a circulator; monitors patient status.
• Assists with transport of patient to and from department.
• Cleans and stocks cath lab.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and dosages.
• Demonstrates theoretical knowledge of procedures.
• Orders supplies for cath lab and demonstrates effective inventory control.
• Post procedure safety: removes arterial/venous sheath, maintains hemostasis, and monitors patient status.
• Prepares lab for procedure by setting up and maintaining sterile technique.
• Prepares patient for procedure by shaving and prepping patient and marking arterial pulses.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.

Education

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

Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred)

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

RCIS certification

ARRT and TX RT(R) in lieu of RCIS

Job description

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas County seeks a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures under supervision. The position requires a science-focused degree and certification credentials, including ACLS and RCIS/ARRT in lieu of RCIS within specified timelines.

Responsibilities include monitoring, scrub and circulator duties, imaging equipment operation, patient transport, and lab preparation.