Cath Lab Tech - $5,000 Bonus

Job Description

Job Description

Work Hours:

40

Work Days:

10-hour shifts with on-call duties

Shift Details:

Position Overview:

Your Role:
The primary duty of the Cardiovascular Technician RCIS is to support the technical elements of invasive cardiovascular procedures under the guidance of the supervisor and physician.

Qualifications:
• An Associate or Bachelor’s degree with a focus on science, or equivalent healthcare experience
• Required and Preferred Licenses/Certifications
• 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) are required if RCIS certification is not held

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in the training and orientation of new staff and students.
• Support the physician as a monitor technician during procedures in the cath lab 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.
• Aid in the transportation of patients to and from the department.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock levels in the cath lab.
• Exhibit knowledge of medications and their dosages.
• Demonstrate theoretical understanding of procedures.
• Order supplies for the cath lab and ensure effective inventory management.
• After procedures, safely remove arterial and/or venous sheaths, maintain hemostasis, and monitor patient status.
• Prepare the lab for procedures by setting up and ensuring sterile techniques are followed.
• Get patients ready for procedures by shaving, prepping, and marking arterial pulses.
• Troubleshoot any equipment issues that arise.

About Us:
Our organization is a 294-bed, comprehensive acute-care facility serving 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, patient-centered design, and an additional operating room set to open in 2025, we provide high-quality, innovative care across various services, including Level III Trauma, NICU, and Maternal Care.

Supported by over 1,700 team members and 900 physicians, and actively involved in our community, our organization is a place where your contributions are valued, and your career can flourish.