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Methodist Health System
Cath Lab Tech - $5,000 Sign on Bonus in Grand Prairie
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What they do
A Cardiovascular Technician or Technologist uses imaging technology and other procedures to diagnose cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood vessel) problems in patients. Works closely with cardiologists and medical sonographers. Works in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
$54,003 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
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Job Ref:
3166039211Employer:
Network Company Name:
Methodist Health System Industry:
Healthcare otherJob Type:
Full Time State:
Texas City:
Grand Prairie Zip Code:
75054Post Date:
09/01/2026Hours of Work :
40Days Of Week :
10 hour shifts with callWork 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 Bachelor's 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 six 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 EKG's 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.