Cardiovascular Technologist RCIS

Job overview

Cardiovascular Technologist RCIS in Dallas, TX. This is a full-time, onsite position with a salary not specified. Methodist Charlton Medical Center is an acute care teaching hospital serving southwestern Dallas County. This role assists with technical aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures under the direction of the supervisor and physician.

What you'll do

• Assist with technical aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Assist 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.
• Assist physician with most procedures as a scrub tech and operates imaging equipment under direction of physician.
• Assist 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.
• Assist 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.
• Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree, science emphasis

Experience

Commensurate healthcare experience

Skills & competencies

cardiovascular tech rcis

dallas tx

full time

methodist health system

patient care direct (allied health)

7:00 am - 5:30 pm

day shift

no weekends

no on-call

no travel

About the employer

Methodist Health System is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.