Cath Lab Tech – On-Call RCIS Specialist

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

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.