Cath Lab Tech

Methodist Health System•Celina, 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 role supports physicians during procedures as a monitor tech, scrub tech, and, for some diagnostic procedures, a circulator. It also includes patient preparation and transport, post-procedure monitoring, cath lab setup and upkeep, equipment troubleshooting, and supply inventory responsibilities. Methodist Celina Medical Center is located on a 40+ acre campus just off Dallas Parkway and will serve Celina and surrounding communities as their first full-service hospital. The four-story medical center will open with 51 beds, with plans for expansion, and will offer services including cardiology, women’s services, orthopedics, and robotic surgery. The campus will also include a 40,000-square-foot medical office building. The $237 million facility is expected to be one of Celina’s largest employers. The organization strives to have a diverse workforce that reflects 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 eighteen months of hire.
ARRT and Texas RT(R) credentials are required in lieu of RCIS.

Responsibilities

Assists in teaching and orienting students and new staff.
Assists physicians 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.
Assists physicians with most procedures as a scrub tech and operates imaging equipment under physician direction.
Assists 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.
Assists with transporting patients to and from the department.
Cleans and stocks the cath lab.
Demonstrates knowledge of medications and dosages used.
Demonstrates theoretical knowledge of procedures.
Orders cath lab supplies and demonstrates effective inventory control.
After procedures, removes arterial and/or venous sheaths, maintains hemostasis, and monitors patient status.
Prepares the lab for procedures by setting up and maintaining sterile technique.
Prepares patients for procedures by shaving and prepping them and marking arterial pulses.
Troubleshoots equipment problems.