• Job Description

  Req#: JR1000025234

  Hours of Work :

  0700 to 1530

  Days Of Week :

  Monday through Friday

  Work Shift :

  Job Description :

  Your Job:

  Assist with technical aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures under the direction of the supervisor and physician. Following successfully completing the 16-week program to include – passing all testing requirements following each of the Springboard modules at 75% or better, completing all required check-offs, to include successfully demonstrating hands-on with all required equipment/devices. The RCIS Intern is fully functional and is working independent to include taking call. The intern will transition to the RCIS role.

  Your Job Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or General Education-required

  • Associate degree in health science preferred

  • Current American Heart Association BLS Certification-required

  • Current American Heart Association ACLS Certification-required upon completion of 16 week intern program

  Your Job Responsibilities:

  • Gain exposure to cardiac catheterization procedures and interventions, with hands-on training and didactic instruction

  • Understand the dynamics and workflow of a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

  • Demonstrate knowledge of procedures performed in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, including left and right heart catheterizations, heart biopsies, and interventional procedures

  • Become familiar with equipment used in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, including IStat unit for activated clotting times (ACT), Pulse Oximeter unit for O2 saturations, contrast injector, intra-aortic balloon pump unit, thrombectomy system, pressure wire system, intravascular or intra-coronary ultrasound, biphasic defibrillation units, and additional equipment needed to perform a procedure

  • Develop the confidence and knowledge needed to take the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) exam offered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

  • Observe and understand the pre- and post-procedure care given to the cardiovascular patient

  • Understand and have respect for the patient's needs and rights before, during, and after a cardiac catheterization procedure

  • Demonstrate the skills necessary to function as a circulator, recorder and scrub assistant

  • Gain further understanding of the skills necessary to work as a competent cardiovascular technologist

  Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

  • Magnet®-designated hospital
  • 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
  • Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
  • Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
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