Cath Lab Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Days of Week: 10-hour shifts with on-call duties

The primary duty of the Cardiovascular Technician RCIS is to support the technical elements of invasive cardiovascular procedures, working under the guidance of both the supervisor and the physician.

• Associate or Bachelor's degree with a focus on science, or equivalent healthcare experience
• Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred)
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• RCIS certification must be obtained within six months of hire
• ARRT and TX RT(R) certifications are required if RCIS is not held

• Assist in the training and orientation of new staff and students.
• Support the physician as a monitor technician during procedures by interpreting basic and advanced dysrhythmias and EKGs, operating physiological recorders, and analyzing normal and abnormal pressures and waveforms.
• Act as a scrub technician during most procedures, operating imaging equipment under the physician's direction.
• Serve as a circulator for certain diagnostic procedures by monitoring patient status, providing supplies to the scrub technician, and managing imaging equipment as directed by the physician.
• Facilitate the transport of patients to and from the department.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock levels in the cath lab.
• Exhibit knowledge of medications and their dosages.
• Demonstrate a theoretical understanding of procedures.
• Order supplies for the cath lab and manage inventory effectively.
• Ensure post-procedure safety by removing arterial and/or venous sheaths, maintaining hemostasis, and monitoring patient status.
• Prepare the lab for procedures by setting up and ensuring sterile techniques are followed.
• Prepare patients for procedures by shaving, prepping, and marking arterial pulses.
• Troubleshoot any equipment issues that arise.

Our organization is a 294-bed, comprehensive acute-care hospital located in North Texas, recognized as an Advanced Primary Stroke and Heart Attack Center by The Joint Commission. We take pride in being the first hospital in the DFW area to receive two AMSN PRISM Awards for outstanding nursing practice.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all team members feel appreciated and supported. Our commitment to excellence has garnered national accolades, including:

• Magnet® designation for nursing excellence
• Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare (2023)
• Top 10 Military Friendly® and Military Spouse Friendly® Employer (2023)

Equipped with cutting-edge technology and a patient-centered design, our facility will expand with a new ninth operating room in 2025, providing high-quality, innovative care across various services, including Level III Trauma, NICU, and Maternal Care.

With a dedicated team of over 1,700 members and 900 physicians, we are actively involved in our community, making our organization a place where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish.