Cath Lab Tech - Cardiovascular

Dallas Center United Methodist; Anna (TX); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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Methodist Celina Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures under physician direction. The role emphasizes accurate dysrhythmia interpretation, ECG monitoring, sterile technique, and equipment operation in the cath lab.

The candidate will assist with teaching, act as scrub tech and circulator, and help with patient transport and lab setup. On-call availability is required, with Monday–Friday work and day shifts.

Competenze

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science or commensurate healthcare experience.
• Current AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• RCIS certification within 18 months of hire or ARRT and TX RT(R) in lieu of RCIS.

Mansioni

• Assist in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assist physician as monitor tech during cath lab procedures, interpreting dysrhythmia and EKGs.
• Operate imaging equipment under physician direction.
• Assist as scrub tech and circulator during procedures, monitor patient status, and hand supplies.
• Prepare lab for procedures and maintain sterile technique.
• Troubleshoot imaging equipment and manage supplies.

Conoscenze

Dysrhythmia interpretation

ECG monitoring

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Formazione

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Strumenti

Imaging equipment

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Job Description

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

Hours of Work

Day - On Call Required

Days Of Week

M-F

Work Shift

8X5 Day (United States of America)

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.

Your 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 eighteen (18) months of date of hire
• ARRT and TX RT(R) required in lieu of RCIS

Your 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 Celina Medical Center is located on a 40+ acre campus just off of Dallas Parkway, and will serve as the community’s first full-service hospital, serving Celina and surrounding communities. The four-story medical center will open with 51 beds, with plans for expansion, and will feature a range of services including cardiology, women’s services, orthopedics, robotic surgery, and more. The campus will also include a 40,000-square-foot medical office building.

The $237 million facility will be one of Celina’s largest employers in the fastest growing city in the country. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.