Cardiovascular Tech
About The Position
The Cardiovascular Tech RCIS assists with technical aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures under the direction of the supervisor and physician. The position supports procedures in the cath lab by assisting physicians in monitor, scrub, and circulator roles; preparing patients and the lab; operating and troubleshooting equipment; and monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures. Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service acute care hospital serving Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. It is a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and provides additional services at its Campus for Continuing Care, including behavioral health and addiction recovery, inpatient rehabilitation, and long-term acute care. The organization describes its workforce as diverse and reflective of the communities it serves.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree with a science emphasis, or commensurate healthcare experience.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardio Life Support certification.
- RCIS certification within six months of hire.
- ARRT and Texas RT(R) required in lieu of RCIS.
Responsibilities
- Assist in teaching and orienting students and new staff.
- Assist physicians as a monitor tech during cath lab procedures by interpreting basic and advanced dysrhythmias and EKGs, operating a physiologic recorder, and interpreting normal and abnormal pressures and waveforms.
- Assist physicians with most procedures as a scrub tech and operate imaging equipment under physician direction.
- Assist physicians with some diagnostic procedures as a circulator by monitoring patient status, handing supplies to the scrub tech, and operating imaging equipment under physician direction.
- Assist with transporting patients to and from the department.
- Clean and stock the cath lab.
- Demonstrate knowledge of medications and dosages used.
- Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of procedures.
- Order cath lab supplies and maintain effective inventory control.
- After procedures, remove arterial and/or venous sheaths, maintain hemostasis, and monitor patient status.
- Prepare the lab for procedures, including setup and maintenance of sterile technique.
- Prepare patients for procedures by shaving and prepping them and marking arterial pulses.
- Troubleshoot equipment problems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
