Invasive Cardiovascular Tech (RCIS) – Cath Lab Expert

Dallas Center United Methodist; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures under physician supervision. The role involves monitoring dysrhythmias, operating imaging equipment, and supporting scrub and circulator duties in the cath lab.

Requirements include an associate or bachelor’s degree in a science field, current ACLS certification, RCIS within six months, and ARRT TX RT(R) in lieu of RCIS; state licensure or certification as applicable.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree, science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardio 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.
• Monitors patient status and interprets basic dysrhythmia and EKGs; operates physiologic recorder.
• Assists physician as a scrub tech and operates imaging equipment under physician direction.
• Assists with diagnostic procedures as a circulator by monitoring patient status and handing supplies.
• Transports patient to and from the department.
• Cleans and stocks cath lab and maintains sterile technique.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and dosages used; orders supplies for cath lab.
• Post procedure safety: removes sheaths, maintains hemostasis, monitors patient status.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.

Skills

ACLS certification

RCIS within six months

ARRT TX RT(R) in lieu of RCIS

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree, science emphasis

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures under physician supervision. The role involves monitoring dysrhythmias, operating imaging equipment, and supporting scrub and circulator duties in the cath lab.

Requirements include an associate or bachelor’s degree in a science field, current ACLS certification, RCIS within six months, and ARRT TX RT(R) in lieu of RCIS; state licensure or certification as applicable.