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Are you ready to take your expertise as a cardiovascular technologist to new heights? Join a hospital in Dallas, TX as a Cath Lab Tech (Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) and play a vital role on a team that values your expertise while enjoying a new location. Provide support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, operate advanced imaging equipment, and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe patient care.
What You'll Need:
- Active ARRT or RCIS certification required. RCIS is acceptable in lieu of ARRT when specified by the client.
- Active American Heart Association ACLS certification required.
- Active American Heart Association BLS certification required.
- State of Texas Medical Radiologic License required.
- Minimum 1 year experience in Special Procedures or Cath/EP lab cases required.
- Must have documentation for: resume, discipline-specific skills checklist (Cardiac Cath Lab), two supervisory references from within the last year, proof of taxable address, and copies of required licenses/certifications. These documents are required for submission.
- Must disclose any previous employment history with the facility as part of the profile requirements.
- Experience in a critical care setting (ICU, ED, etc.) or prior Cath/EP lab experience preferred.
- Previous travel experience preferred.
Assignment Details
- Facility type: Hospital.
- Shift: Days.
- Schedule: 4x10, 10-hour shifts, 40 hours guaranteed.
- Weekend requirement: Weekend schedule to be determined by facility.
- Duration: 13 week assignment.
- Compact licensure accepted: Yes (must have active license at time of submission).
- Floating: Candidate may be required to float to other facilities as requested by the client.
Location Highlights
Dallas, TX offers a mix of urban amenities and nearby outdoor recreation. The city features the Dallas Arts District and the Perot Museum of Nature and Science within the downtown core, with most sites reachable by a 10–20 minute drive from central hospital areas. The Katy Trail and White Rock Lake provide scenic running and cycling routes within 10–25 minutes of downtown, offering an active, suburban-urban lifestyle. The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is approximately 20–30 miles from central Dallas, providing regional and international transit options. The city has diverse dining and entertainment districts such as Deep Ellum and Bishop Arts District, known for live music and galleries, which fit an urban, fast-paced lifestyle.
Role Responsibilities
- Conduct specialized examinations in cardiac catheterization, peripheral vascular studies and electrophysiology studies.
- Serve as a resource to medical and clinical staff to ensure effective procedure workflow and patient safety.
- Assist with patient identification, preparation, draping, and room setup for procedures per protocols.
- Operate, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on special procedures equipment.
- Participate in Universal Protocol and site marking identification when applicable.
- Communicate with physicians regarding orders and protocols to ensure accurate execution of procedures.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and accreditation standards relevant to cardiovascular technology.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Required Documents for Submission
- Current resume specific to Cardiac Cath Lab experience.
- Active ARRT or RCIS credential documentation.
- Active ACLS and BLS certification documentation.
- State of Texas Medical Radiologic License documentation.
- Discipline-specific skills checklist for Cardiac Cath Lab.
- Two supervisory references from within the last year.
- Proof of taxable address (driver's license, utility bill, lease/mortgage statement, or similar).
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics. Thank you for your time and responsiveness. A recruiter will contact qualified applicants with next steps.