Invasive Cardiovascular Tech (RCIS) – Cath Lab Specialist

Dallas Center United Methodist; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Center United Methodist seeks a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab under physician supervision. The role includes patient preparation, equipment operation, and peri-procedural support in a busy Texas setting.

Requirements include an associate or bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, current ACLS, and RCIS certification within six months or ARRT/TX RT(R) eligibility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assists physician as monitor tech during cath lab procedures by interpreting basic and advanced dysrhythmia and EKGs; operates physiologic recorder and interprets pressures and wave forms.
• Assists physician with most procedures as scrub tech and operates imaging equipment under physician direction.
• Assists with diagnostic procedures as circulator by monitoring patient status and handling supplies.
• Transports patient to and from department; cleans and stocks cath lab; demonstrates knowledge of medications and dosages; maintains sterile technique.
• Prepares lab for procedures and prepares patient for procedures including arterial pulses marking.
• Orders supplies for cath lab and manages inventory; assists with post-procedure safety and hemostasis; troubleshoots equipment problems.

Skills

ACLS certification

RCIS eligible within 6 months

Invasive cardiovascular support

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare

Current AHA ACLS certification

RCIS certification or ARRT/TX RT(R) eligibility

Job description

Dallas Center United Methodist seeks a Cardiovascular Tech RCIS to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab under physician supervision. The role includes patient preparation, equipment operation, and peri-procedural support in a busy Texas setting.

Requirements include an associate or bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, current ACLS, and RCIS certification within six months or ARRT/TX RT(R) eligibility.