Cardiovascular Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday

Work Shift: 10X4 Day (United States)

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 physician.

• Associate or Bachelor's degree with a focus on science, or equivalent healthcare experience
• Licenses and 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

• 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 various procedures, operating imaging equipment under the physician's direction.
• Serve as a circulator for certain diagnostic procedures, 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.
• Get patients ready for procedures by shaving, prepping, and marking arterial pulses.
• Troubleshoot any equipment issues that arise.

We are a 443-bed, comprehensive acute care hospital serving the communities of Richardson, Garland, Plano, and nearby areas in Dallas and Collin counties. Our facility is recognized as a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and was the first in the nation to receive The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. Additionally, we offer services at our Campus for Continuing Care, which includes behavioral health and addiction recovery, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce that mirrors the communities we serve, valuing the skills and talents of all individuals. Our accolades as an esteemed employer are reflected in the honors we have received, including:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 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
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Level III Trauma Center