Cardiovascular Technologist RCIS
On-site · Irving, Texas, United States
Job Summary
The Cardiovascular Technologist RCIS will assist with technical aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures under supervision, performing duties as monitor tech, scrub tech, circulator, and imaging equipment operator in the cath lab; requires assisting and teaching, patient prep and transport, equipment handling, and adherence to sterile technique. Education/certifications include an associate or bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare experience, AHA Advanced Cardio Life Support, RCIS (or ARRT/TX RT(R) in lieu of RCIS) within six months, and other licensure as required. Based in Irving, TX at Methodist Dallas Medical Center; hospital environment with Magnet designation and multiple program strengths.
Required 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 Cardio Life Support certification
- RCIS certified within six months of date of hire
- ARRT and TX RT(R) required in lieu of RCIS
- Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff
- Assists physician as a monitor tech during any procedure performed in the cath lab by interpreting basic and advanced dysrhythmia and EKG’s and operating physiologic recorder, and interpreting normal and abnormal pressures and wave forms
- 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 effective inventory control
- Post procedure safety removes arterial and/or 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
- Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work
- Locations (hint from scraper): Irving, TX, US
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