What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peds Cardiovascular Technologist II position at MUSC Children's Health?
Job Description Summary
The Pediatric Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist II reports to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under limited supervision, the Cardiovascular Technologist II assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac disease by performing and assisting in complex technical procedures, operates at a high level of technical competency, and models the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity under limited supervision. This role is responsible for the safe use of ionizing radiation for special cardiovascular, EP, and interventional procedures on a population ranging from neonate to adult congenital heart patients. This position functions proficiently during all heart catheterization, electrophysiology studies, ablations, and other cardiovascular interventional radiographic procedures. This role commands a strong knowledge of both normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC000320 CHS - Cath Lab - 3 (SJCH)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-28
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiological Sciences, RT, or an accredited school for Cardiovascular Technology/CVT
Licenses/Certifications
Minimum Requirements: Associate's Degree or equivalent, and 1 year of experience as a Cardiovascular Technologist I or similar expertise.
Required License Certification and Registration: Must be certified as a AART, RCIS OR RCES with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Physical Requirements
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The Pediatric Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist II reports to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under limited supervision, the Cardiovascular Technologist II assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac disease by performing and assisting in complex technical procedures, operates at a high level of technical competency, and models the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity under limited supervision. This role is responsible for the safe use of ionizing radiation for special cardiovascular, EP, and interventional procedures on a population ranging from neonate to adult congenital heart patients. This position functions proficiently during all heart catheterization, electrophysiology studies, ablations, and other cardiovascular interventional radiographic procedures. This role commands a strong knowledge of both normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC000320 CHS - Cath Lab - 3 (SJCH)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-28
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiological Sciences, RT, or an accredited school for Cardiovascular Technology/CVT
Licenses/Certifications
- ARRT, CVIS, CRT or CVT
- Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA)
- Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (or completed within the first 30 days), PALS, and ACLS (may be completed in first 6 months of hire)
- Cath lab or Cardiovascular specialty certification preferred
Minimum Requirements: Associate's Degree or equivalent, and 1 year of experience as a Cardiovascular Technologist I or similar expertise.
Required License Certification and Registration: Must be certified as a AART, RCIS OR RCES with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Physical Requirements
- Mobility & Posture
- Standing: Continuous
- Sitting: Continuous
- Walking: Continuous
- Climbing stairs: Infrequent
- Working indoors: Continuous
- Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
- Working from elevated areas: Frequent
- Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
- Kneeling: Infrequent
- Bending at the waist: Continuous
- Twisting at the waist: Frequent
- Squatting: Frequent
- Manual Dexterity & Strength
- Pinching operations: Frequent
- Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Reaching overhead: Frequent
- Reaching in all directions: Continuous
- Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
- Full use of both legs: Continuous
- Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
- Lifting & Force Requirements
- Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
- Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
- Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
- Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
- Examples:
- Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
- Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
- Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
- Vision & Sensory
- Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
- Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
- Color discrimination: Continuous
- Depth perception: Continuous
- Peripheral vision: Continuous
- Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
- Tactile sensory function: Continuous
- Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
- Selected Positions:
- Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
- Respirator use qualification: Continuous
- Work Environment & Conditions
- Effective stress management: Continuous
- Rotating shifts: Frequent
- Overtime as required: Frequent
- Latex-safe environment: Continuous
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees