Cath Lab Tech: Cardiac Procedures & Monitoring

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

Job summary

Methodist Celina Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures under supervision. Responsibilities include assisting in the cath lab, operating imaging equipment, and monitoring patient status during procedures.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science, AHA ACLS, RCIS within 18 months of hire, and ARRT/TX RT(R) eligibility if RCIS is not held. On-site role with day shift, on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science or commensurate healthcare experience.
• Licenses and/or Certifications as required and preferred.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• RCIS certified within eighteen (18) months of date of hire.
• ARRT and TX RT(R) required in lieu of RCIS.

Responsibilities

• Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assists physician as a monitor tech during cath lab procedures by interpreting EKGs and dysrhythmias and operating physiologic recorder.
• Assists physician with most procedures as scrub tech and operates imaging equipment under physician direction.
• Assists physician with diagnostic procedures as a circulator by monitoring patient status and handing supplies to the scrub tech.
• Transports patient to and from department.
• Cleans and stocks cath lab; manages medication knowledge and dosages used; maintains sterile technique.
• Orders supplies for cath lab and maintains inventory control.
• Post procedure safety: remove arterial/venous sheath, maintain hemostasis, monitor patient.

Skills

RCIS certification

AHA ACLS

ARRT/TX RT(R) eligibility

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

Imaging equipment

Physiologic recorder

Job description

Methodist Celina Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures under supervision. Responsibilities include assisting in the cath lab, operating imaging equipment, and monitoring patient status during procedures.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science, AHA ACLS, RCIS within 18 months of hire, and ARRT/TX RT(R) eligibility if RCIS is not held. On-site role with day shift, on-call requirements.