Cardiac Cath Lab Tech RCIS

1w1 week ago

Methodist Health System

US · Full-time · $65,000 – $85,000

About this role

The Cardiovascular Tech RCIS assists with technical aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures under the direction of the supervisor and physician. This role involves preparing patients and labs for procedures while ensuring sterile technique and patient safety.

Day-to-day responsibilities include scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating during diagnostic and interventional procedures, interpreting dysrhythmias and EKGs, and operating physiologic recorders and imaging equipment. The tech also removes arterial or venous sheaths post-procedure and maintains hemostasis.

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is a Magnet-designated hospital and the flagship of Methodist Health System, offering a Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. The team values diversity and provides opportunities to teach and orient students and new staff.

This role offers growth through exposure to a wide range of cardiovascular procedures in a teaching hospital environment. Employees are part of an award-winning workplace recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review in 2023.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor's degree with science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
RCIS certified within six months of date of hire
ARRT and Texas RT(R) required in lieu of RCIS
Knowledge of medications and dosages used in cath lab procedures
Theoretical knowledge of invasive cardiovascular procedures

Responsibilities

Assist physician as a monitor tech during procedures by interpreting dysrhythmias and EKGs and operating physiologic recorder
Assist physician as a scrub tech and operate imaging equipment under direction of physician
Assist as a circulator by monitoring patient status, handing supplies, and operating imaging equipment
Prepare lab for procedure by setting up and maintaining sterile technique
Prepare patient for procedure by shaving, prepping, and marking arterial pulses
Post-procedure, remove arterial or venous sheath, maintain hemostasis, and monitor patient status
Clean and stock cath lab, and order supplies with effective inventory control
Assist in teaching and orientation of students and new staff