Cath Lab Tech | RCIS-Eligible Cardiovascular Pro

Methodist Health System; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in North Texas is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab under physician supervision. Requirements include an associate or bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare, current AHA ACLS certification, RCIS within six months of hire (or ARRT/TX RT(R) in lieu), and relevant licensure as applicable.

The role involves assisting with procedures as scrub tech and circulator, monitoring patient status, operating

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare or commensurate experience.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is required.
• RCIS certification due within six months of hire or ARRT/TX RT(R) in lieu of RCIS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assist physician as monitor tech during cath lab procedures, interpreting dysrhythmia and EKGs, and operating a physiologic recorder.
• Assist physician with procedures as a scrub tech and operate imaging equipment.
• Assist as circulator, monitor patient status, hand supplies, and operate imaging equipment.
• Transport patients to and from the department.
• Clean and stock the cath lab.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medications and dosages used.
• Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of procedures.
• Order supplies for cath lab and manage inventory.
• Post-procedure care: hemostasis and patient monitoring.
• Prepare lab for procedures and maintain sterile technique.
• Prepare patient for procedure by prepping and marking arterial pulses.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems.

Skills

Dysrhythmia interpretation

ECG monitoring

Imaging equipment operation

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare

Tools

Cath lab imaging equipment

Job description

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in North Texas is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab under physician supervision. Requirements include an associate or bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare, current AHA ACLS certification, RCIS within six months of hire (or ARRT/TX RT(R) in lieu), and relevant licensure as applicable.

The role involves assisting with procedures as scrub tech and circulator, monitoring patient status, operating