Cardiovascular Technologist RCIS PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

Hours of Work: 24 hours per week

Days of the Week: Monday to Friday

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

• Associate or Bachelor's degree with a focus on science, or equivalent healthcare experience
• Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred)
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support 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
• Experience in Cath or Interventional Radiology is highly preferred

• 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 during 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 adhering to sterile techniques.
• Prepare patients for procedures by shaving, prepping, and marking arterial pulses.
• Troubleshoot any equipment issues that arise.

We are proud to be the first full-service, acute care hospital in our region, serving the community with a 46-bed facility designed for future expansion. Our services range from emergency care and advanced surgical procedures to imaging and labor and delivery. Our hospital features 16 emergency department beds, two operating suites, and cutting-edge medical technologies.

We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce that mirrors the communities we serve, welcoming talents from all backgrounds. Our accolades include:

• Ranked among the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review, 2023
• Recognized as a Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Named a Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
• Designated as a Level I Maternal Facility for perinatal care
• Designated as a Level I Neonatal Facility
• Recipient of the Gene Rodgers Community Service Award from the Midlothian Chamber of Commerce, 2022
• Equipped with robotic surgery capabilities
• Home to a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab