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MUSC Health · 5 months ago

Cardiovascular Technologist

Charleston

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Medical University of South Carolina is a leading healthcare institution, and they are seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist to join their Heart and Vascular Service Line. The role involves assisting physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular diseases through invasive procedures, while ensuring high technical competency and understanding of anatomical positioning.

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Responsibilities

Performs radiographic procedures at a technical level requiring sound understanding of anatomical positioning and physiology; a high degree of technical competency and with the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity with minimum supervision

Apply ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in adult and/or pediatric radiology

The Noncertified Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist I (CVIS I) reports to the Operations Coordinator (Outpatient Clinic Manager) and the Nurse Manager of the Heart and Vascular Service Line

Under limited supervision, the CVIS I assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease in an invasive procedure arena specializing in the care of patients undergoing basic diagnostic catheterization and interventional procedures

Qualification

AART certificationRCIS certificationRCES certificationCardiovascular Credentialing InternationalBasic Life Support certificationAnatomical positioningPhysiology understandingTechnical competencyIngenuityInitiative

Required

Associate's Degree or equivalent

1 year of experience as a Cardiovascular Technologist I or similar expertise

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

Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous)

Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Continuous)

Ability to perform job functions while walking (Continuous)

Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent)

Ability to work indoors (Continuous)

Ability to work outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent)

Ability to work from elevated areas (Frequent)

Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent)

Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent)

Ability to bend at the waist (Continuous)

Ability to twist at the waist (Frequent)

Ability to squat and perform job functions (Frequent)

Ability to perform 'pinching' operations (Frequent)

Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous)

Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous)

Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous)

Ability to reach overhead (Frequent)

Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous)

Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous)

Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination (Frequent)

Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous)

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent)

Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent)

Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)

Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent)

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous)

Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous)

Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous)

Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous)

Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous)

Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous)

Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous)

Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous)

Ability to work rotating shifts (Frequent)

Ability to work overtime as required (Frequent)

Ability to work in a latex safe environment (Continuous)

Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous)

Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Continuous)

Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Continuous)

Company

MUSC Health

MUSC Health provides health-care services through its patient- and family-centered care, education, research, and various partnerships. It is a sub-organization of Medical University of South Carolina.

Founded in 1824

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

10001+ employees