Cath Lab Tech — Cardiac Imaging & Procedure Specialist

Methodist Health System; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Texas seeks a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab under physician supervision.

The candidate should hold a science degree, current ACLS, and RCIS within six months of hire; ARR T/TX RT(R) can substitute RCIS. This role involves operating imaging equipment and assisting during procedures in a fast-paced lab.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent healthcare experience.
• Active healthcare licenses and/or certifications as required.
• Current AHA ACLS certification.
• RCIS certification within six months of hire; ARR T/TX RT(R) acceptable in lieu of RCIS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assist physician as monitor tech during procedures in the cath lab by interpreting dysrhythmia and EKGs and operating physiologic recorder.
• Assist physician with most procedures as a scrub tech and operate imaging equipment under physician direction.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures as a circulator by monitoring patient status, handing supplies, and operating imaging equipment.
• Assist with patient transport to and from the department.
• Maintain cath lab supplies and sterile technique; prep for procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medications, dosages, and procedure techniques.
• Order supplies for cath lab and manage inventory.

Skills

Clinical teamwork

Patient safety

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in science

ACLS certification

RCIS certification within 6 months

ARRT or TX RT(R) acceptable in lieu of RCIS

Tools

Imaging equipment operation (Cath Lab)

Job description

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Texas seeks a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab under physician supervision.

The candidate should hold a science degree, current ACLS, and RCIS within six months of hire; ARR T/TX RT(R) can substitute RCIS. This role involves operating imaging equipment and assisting during procedures in a fast-paced lab.