Invasive Cardiac Lab Tech — On-Call Role

Methodist Health System; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cardiovascular Tech RCIS role at Methodist Celina Medical Center supports invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab, assisting physicians and staff under the supervision of the department.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline or equivalent healthcare experience, hold AHA ACLS, and obtain RCIS within 18 months (or ARRT/TX RT(R) in lieu). This full-time, day-shift role is Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree, science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience
• Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
• RCIS certified within eighteen (18) 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 cath lab procedures, interpreting basic and advanced dysrhythmia/EKGs and operating physiologic recorder.
• 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 inventory control.
• Post procedure safety removes arterial/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.

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in science or healthcare field

Tools

AHA ACLS Certification

RCIS certification target

ARRT/TX RT(R) in lieu of RCIS

Job description

The Cardiovascular Tech RCIS role at Methodist Celina Medical Center supports invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab, assisting physicians and staff under the supervision of the department.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline or equivalent healthcare experience, hold AHA ACLS, and obtain RCIS within 18 months (or ARRT/TX RT(R) in lieu). This full-time, day-shift role is Monday through Friday.