Cath Lab Tech

Hours of Work :

7-1730

Days Of Week :

M-F with on call requirements on weekends and during the weeks

Work Shift :

10X4 Day (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job:

The Cardiovascular Tech RCIS primary responsibility is to assist with technical aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures under the direction of the supervisor and physician.

Your Job Requirements:

• 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

Your Job Responsibilities:

• 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 Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care; stroke care; hip and knee joint replacement; women and children's services; and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned:

• Magnet-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
• Get With The Guidelines Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association