Cardiovascular Technician

Hours of Work :

07:00 - 17:30

Days Of Week :

Mon- Sunday

Work Shift :

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 Bachelors 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 eighteen (18) 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 EKGs 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 Southwest Medical Center, previously known as Methodist Charlton Medical Center, is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, and Glen Heights 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 childrens 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 weve earned:

• Magnet-designated hospital
• Get With The Guidelines Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association
• Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027
• Glassdoors Best Places to Work; Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma; and Best-Led Companies 2025 & 2026
• TIMEs Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026
• Newsweeks Americas Most Admired Workplaces 2026
• Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas 2026
• Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025