Cath Lab Technologist (RCIS) – Cardiac Imaging & Procedures

Methodist Health System; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, TX, seeks a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures under physician direction, assisting with monitor duties, scrub, and imaging in the cath lab.

The role requires an allied health degree, current AHA ACLS, RCIS within six months, and ARRT/TX RT(R) licensure. Teaching and teamwork are valued in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in science or commensurate healthcare experience.
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• RCIS certification within six months of date of hire.
• ARRT and TX RT(R) required in lieu of RCIS.

Responsibilities

• Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assists physician as a monitor tech during procedures in cath lab by interpreting dysrhythmia and EKGs, operating physiologic recorder, and interpreting pressures/waveforms.
• Assists physician as scrub tech and operates imaging equipment under physician direction.
• Assists with diagnostic procedures as a circulator, monitors patient status, hands supplies, and operates imaging equipment.
• Transport of patient to/from department.
• Cleans and stocks cath lab; maintains sterile technique and lab readiness.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications/dosages and theoretical knowledge of procedures.
• Orders supplies and maintains inventory.
• Post-procedure safety: manages arterial/venous sheath, maintains hemostasis, monitors patient.
• Prepares lab for procedure and patient prep.

Skills

RCIS

Cath lab assistance

Imaging equipment operation

EKG/physiologic monitoring

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in science/healthcare

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support

RCIS certification within 6 months

ARRT and TX RT(R) in lieu of RCIS

Tools

Imaging equipment operation in cath lab

Job description

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, TX, seeks a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to support invasive cardiovascular procedures under physician direction, assisting with monitor duties, scrub, and imaging in the cath lab.

The role requires an allied health degree, current AHA ACLS, RCIS within six months, and ARRT/TX RT(R) licensure. Teaching and teamwork are valued in this fast-paced environment.