Cath Lab Tech - 15k Sign on Bonus

Methodist Health System; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab. You will assist physicians, operate imaging equipment, and monitor patient status throughout cases, with emphasis on sterile technique and supplies management.

The role requires an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare, ACLS certification, and RCIS (or ARRT TX(R)) licensure within six months. 40-hour weeks with call are included.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assists physician as a monitor tech during cath lab procedures and interprets dysrhythmia/EKGs.
• Operates imaging equipment under physician direction and assists as scrub tech.
• Assists circulator by monitoring patient status and handling supplies.
• Transports patients to and from the department.
• Cleans and stocks the cath lab; manages medications and dosages.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and theoretical aspects.
• Orders supplies and maintains inventory control.
• Post procedure care: remove sheaths, maintain hemostasis, monitor status.
• Preps lab and patient for procedures; maintains sterile technique.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science/healthcare

Licenses & Certifications (ACLS, RCIS/ARRT TX(R))

Tools

Cath Lab equipment

Imaging equipment operation

Job description

Hours of Work: 40

Days Of Week: 10 hour shifts with call

Job Description

Your Job:

The Cardiovascular Tech RCIS primary responsibility is to assist with technical aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures under the direction of the supervisor and physician.

Job Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree, science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience
• Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardio Life Support certification
• RCIS certified within six months of date of hireARRT and TX RT(R) required in lieu of RCIS

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assists physician as a monitor tech during any procedure performed in the cath lab by interpreting basic and advanced dysrhythmia and EKG’s and operating physiologic recorder, and interpreting normal and abnormal pressures and wave forms.
• Assists physician with most procedures as a scrub tech and operates imaging equipment under direction of physician.
• Assists physician with some diagnostic procedures as a circulator by monitoring patient status during a procedure, handing supplies to the scrub tech, and operating imaging equipment under the direction of the physician.
• 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 demonstrates effective inventory control.
• Post procedure safety removes arterial and/or venous sheath, maintains hemostasis, and monitors patient status.
• Prepares lab for procedure by setting up for procedure and maintaining sterile technique.
• Prepares patient for procedure by shaving and prepping patient and marking arterial pulses.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a 294-bed, full-service acute-care hospital serving North Texas and certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke and Heart Attack Center by The Joint Commission. We are proud to be the first hospital in DFW to earn two AMSN PRISM Awards for exemplary nursing practice.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where team members feel valued and supported. Our culture of excellence has earned national recognition, including:

• Magnet® designation for nursing excellence
• Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare (2023)
• Top 10 Military Friendly® and Military Spouse Friendly® Employer (2023)

With advanced technology, patient-centered design, and a new ninth operating room added in 2025, Methodist Mansfield delivers high-quality, innovative care across services including Level III Trauma, NICU, and Maternal Care.

Backed by more than 1,700 team members and 900 physicians, and actively engaged in our community, Methodist Mansfield is a place where your work matters—and your career can grow.