Cardiovascular Tech RCIS Intern

Hours of Work :

4/10 HRS. rotating days off

Days Of Week :

M-F rotating days off and clinical hours and on-call required.

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 Mansfield Medical Center is a 262-bed, full-service, acute care hospital serving Tarrant, Johnson, and Ellis counties in North Texas. We are an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and Advanced Primary Heart Attack Center certified by The Joint Commission. We also were the first in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to receive the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses PRISM Award® for exemplary practice of medical-surgical units. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all individuals. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the honors 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
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Level III Maternal Facility for perinatal care
• Level III Trauma Center