Cath Lab Tech - Cardiovascular

Methodist Health System; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Celina Medical Center in Texas seeks a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures under supervision. The role focuses on technical support in the cath lab, patient monitoring, imaging equipment operation, and ensuring sterile technique.

Candidates must hold an associate or bachelor’s degree in a science field, current AHA ACLS, RCIS within 18 months, or ARRT/TX RT(R) in lieu of RCIS, and be prepared to teach and mentor staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assists physician as monitor tech during cath lab procedures and interprets basic dysrhythmia/EKGs; operates physiologic recorder.
• Assists physician with procedures as a scrub tech and operates imaging equipment under physician direction.
• Assists as a circulator by monitoring patient status and handing supplies during procedures; operates imaging equipment.
• Prepares lab for procedure and maintains sterile technique; transports patients as needed.
• Orders cath lab supplies and maintains inventory; post-procedure safety and hemostasis.

Skills

AHA ACLS certification

RCIS certification within 18 months

ARRT and TX RT(R) as alternative

Education

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

Job description

Hours of Work :Day - On Call Required

Days Of Week :M-F

Work Shift :8X5 Day (United States of America)

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.

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 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.