Cath Lab Tech: Imaging, Scrub & Circulator

Methodist Health System; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in North Texas is seeking a Cath Lab Tech to assist in procedures, operate imaging equipment, and support physicians as a scrub tech and circulator. Ten hour shifts with call, 40 hours per week, at a hospital recognized for nursing excellence.

Applicant must have an associate or B.S. in science or healthcare experience, and hold ACLS certification. RCIS within six months or ARRT/TX RT(R) in lieu of RCIS is required.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare experience.
• ACLS certification is required or preferred.
• RCIS certification within six months; ARRT and TX RT(R) can replace RCIS.

Responsibilities

• Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assists physician as a monitor tech during cath lab procedures; interprets basic and advanced dysrhythmia and EKGs and operates physiologic recorder.
• Assists physician with procedures as a scrub tech and operates imaging equipment under physician direction.
• Assists with some diagnostic procedures as a circulator; monitors patient status and handles supplies.
• Transports patient to and from the department; cleans and stocks cath lab.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and dosages; maintains sterile technique.
• Orders supplies and maintains inventory; post-procedure care and hemostasis monitoring.
• Prepares lab and patient for procedures; troubleshoots equipment problems.

Skills

Basic dysrhythmia interpretation

Sterile technique

Patient monitoring

Education

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

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

RCIS certification within six months of hire OR ARRT and TX RT(R) in lieu of RCIS

Job description

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in North Texas is seeking a Cath Lab Tech to assist in procedures, operate imaging equipment, and support physicians as a scrub tech and circulator. Ten hour shifts with call, 40 hours per week, at a hospital recognized for nursing excellence.

Applicant must have an associate or B.S. in science or healthcare experience, and hold ACLS certification. RCIS within six months or ARRT/TX RT(R) in lieu of RCIS is required.