Cath Lab Tech - 15k Sign on Bonus

Methodist Health System•Mansfield, TX

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Tech RCIS assists with the technical aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures under the direction of the supervisor and physician. The position works 40 hours per week on 10-hour day shifts and includes call. The technologist supports physicians in the cath lab as a monitor tech, scrub tech, and—in some diagnostic procedures—circulator. Duties also include preparing patients and the lab, post-procedure care, equipment troubleshooting, inventory management, and assisting with staff and student orientation.

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) are required in lieu of RCIS.

Responsibilities

Assist with teaching and orienting students and new staff.
Serve as a monitor tech during cath lab procedures by interpreting basic and advanced dysrhythmias and EKGs, operating the physiologic recorder, and interpreting normal and abnormal pressures and waveforms.
Assist physicians as a scrub tech during most procedures and operate imaging equipment under physician direction.
Assist physicians as a circulator during some diagnostic procedures 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.
Remove arterial and/or venous sheaths after procedures, 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.