Cath Lab Tech RCIS – Advanced Cardiac Procedures

Methodist Health System; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, TX is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures under physician supervision. The role includes operating imaging equipment, acting as scrub tech and circulator, and supporting patient care from pre- to post-procedure, while ensuring sterile technique and safe patient transport.

Qualified candidates will hold an associate or bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare, current AHA ACLS, RCIS within six

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare.
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• RCIS certification within six months of hire.
• ARRT and TX RT(R) required in lieu of RCIS.
• Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred).

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.

Skills

AHA ACLS

RCIS

ARRT license

TX RT(R) eligibility

Healthcare experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science/healthcare

Healthcare certification programs

Job description

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, TX is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures under physician supervision. The role includes operating imaging equipment, acting as scrub tech and circulator, and supporting patient care from pre- to post-procedure, while ensuring sterile technique and safe patient transport.

Qualified candidates will hold an associate or bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare, current AHA ACLS, RCIS within six