Lexington Medical Center · 3 months ago
Cardiovascular Technologist
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelLexington Medical Center is a highly recognized hospital dedicated to providing quality health services. They are seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist to coordinate and perform patient care during Cardiac Cath/EP Lab procedures, ensuring quality treatment and management of digital imaging equipment.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Ability to observe change in patient condition/status and respond in accordance with ACLS protocol as appropriate
Ability to complete documentation of procedure including: patient care, conscious sedation and medication administration, inventory utilization, procedural complications, and ongoing assessment of level of consciousness
Ability to lift assist in the moving of patients or equipment
Ability to identify, locate, assemble, clean, and transport instruments, and supplies as appropriate
Ability to escort and/or direct patients, visitors, and physicians around the medical center
Ability to provide basic and critical thinking during interventions as warranted by patients’ conditions and needs
Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
RCIS candidates must obtain licenses from SC Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (LLR), as well as SC Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) within six months of hire date
BLS required at hire
ACLS mandatory or completed within 90 day probationary period
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or a Registered Radiologic Technologist (RTR)
If candidate is not currently registered, successful completion of the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registry exam or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists exam is required within 12 months of hire date
Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for the following patient populations: Adult (18 through 65 years), Geriatric (over 65 years)
Ability to move, trouble shoot, and use complex digital imaging equipment and supplies to provide information and quality care throughout diagnostic and interventional procedure, in a timely manner
Provides primary care for patients during pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure observation phases
Ability to learn, interpret, and perform highly complex technical procedures which require visual acuity, manual dexterity, and exposure to biohazardous materials which includes blood borne pathogens, minimal radiation, and MSDS listed hazardous chemicals
Ability to see, hear, and respond to physical emergencies in an expedient manner
Ability to apply the four senses (i.e. Seeing, smelling, hearing, and touching) and speak the English Language
Ability to learn and interpret hospital policies and provide administrative support to patient, visitors, and staff as needed or requested
Able to make physical assessments of the department and equipment for proper functioning, cleanliness, and reporting of malfunctions to Cath Lab Manager
Able to assist in necessary unit/departmental patient care, QA, and inventory control
Ability to observe change in patient condition/status and respond in accordance with ACLS protocol as appropriate
Ability to complete documentation of procedure including: patient care, conscious sedation and medication administration, inventory utilization, procedural complications, and ongoing assessment of level of consciousness
Ability to lift assist in the moving of patients or equipment
Ability to identify, locate, assemble, clean, and transport instruments, and supplies as appropriate
Ability to escort and/or direct patients, visitors, and physicians around the medical center
Ability to provide basic and critical thinking during interventions as warranted by patients' conditions and needs
Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal
Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training
Benefits
Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
Adoption assistance
LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness
Company
Lexington Medical Center
Lexington Medical Center is a 428-bed hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina.
Founded in 1971
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Tod Augsburger
President & CEO
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2025-09-04
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