Cath Lab Technologist

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

Job summary

The Cardiovascular Tech RCIS at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center supports invasive cardiovascular procedures under supervision and physician direction.

Required: an Associate or Bachelor’s degree, AHA Advanced Cardio Life Support, RCIS within six months (ARRT and TX RT(R) may substitute). Strong cath lab skills in scrub, monitor, and imaging duties are essential.

40-hour weeks with 10-hour shifts and on-call responsibilities, in a leading North Texas hospital with a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree, science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience.
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardio Life Support certification.
• RCIS certification within six months of hire; ARRT and TX RT(R) may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assists physician as a monitor tech during procedures in the cath lab by interpreting dysrhythmia and EKGs and operating physiologic recorder.
• Assists physician with procedures as a scrub tech and operates imaging equipment under physician direction.
• Assists with transport of patient and maintains sterile technique.
• Prepares lab for procedures and ensures inventory control.
• Post procedure safety and hemostasis monitoring.

Skills

Dysrhythmia interpretation

EKG interpretation

Patient monitoring

Scrub tech assistance

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Physiologic recorder

Cath lab equipment

Imaging equipment

Job description

Hours of Work

40

Days Of Week

10 hour shifts with call

Work Shift

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 six 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 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 Mansfield Medical Center is a 294-bed, full-service acute-care hospital serving North Texas and certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke and Heart Attack Center by The Joint Commission. We are proud to be the first hospital in DFW to earn two AMSN PRISM Awards for exemplary nursing practice.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where team members feel valued and supported. Our culture of excellence has earned national recognition, including:

Accolades

• Magnet® designation for nursing excellence
• Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare (2023)
• Top 10 Military Friendly® and Military Spouse Friendly® Employer (2023)

With advanced technology, patient-centered design, and a new ninth operating room added in 2025, Methodist Mansfield delivers high-quality, innovative care across services including Level III Trauma, NICU, and Maternal Care.

Backed by more than 1,700 team members and 900 physicians, and actively engaged in our community, Methodist Mansfield is a place where your work matters—and your career can grow.