Cardiovascular Tech I-2

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Columbia, SC seeks Cardiovascular Technologist I to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and vascular disease in an invasive procedure arena, specializing in basic diagnostic catheterization and interventional procedures. This role serves as a resource to staff.

Requires RCIS/RCES/CEPS or RT(R)CI within 2 years, BLS, and ACLS within 3 months. Graduation from invasive cardiovascular tech or radiologic program is expected, with telemetry experience preferred.

Qualifications

• RCIS, RCES, CEPS, or RT(R)CI certification required within 2 years of hire.
• ARRT and SCRQSA may be required if applicable.
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub duties for cardiac interventions with minimal assistance.
• Records interventions and monitors logs in MacLab event log.
• Maintains ECG set up, rhythm monitoring and hemodynamic setup.
• Prepares room with staff for safe, effective patient care and ensures equipment readiness.
• Transports patients as needed.

Skills

Scrub procedures

ECG monitoring

Hemodynamic monitoring

Telemetry

Education

Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program

Radiologic technology program

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under limited supervision, the Cardiovascular Technologist 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. This role functions as a resource to staff.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003721 COL - EP Lab (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Duties

• Performs scrub duties and related procedures for cardiac interventions, left heart catheterization, and right and left heart catheterization with no assistance.
• Performs scrub duties and related procedures for peripheral diagnostics or interventions with minimal assistance.
• Ability to scrub, gown, glove and set up back table with necessary equipment.
• Records cardiac interventions with accuracy, monitors procedure, and documents inventory used and order of events appropriately in MacLab event log. Requires only occasional minimal assistance.
• Maintains ECG set up and rhythm monitoring.
• Maintains basic hemodynamic set up and waveform monitoring.
• Assists in preparation of room with fellow staff members for safe, effective care of patient.
• Performs required checks on all safety equipment.
• Ensures adequate supplies present to perform procedures.
• Transports patients alone or accompanied by a fellow staff member.

Required License, Certification and Registration

RCIS, RCES, CEPS, or RT(R)CI certification required within the first 2 years of hire and must be maintained. If applicable, American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) and South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Act (SCRQSA) also required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within three (3) months of hire and thereafter maintained.

Minimum Experience And Training Requirements

0‑6 months work experience. Graduation from an accredited Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program; or equivalent education and/or experience and RCIS, RCES, CEPS, or RT(R)CI certification required; or graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology and one year of radiologic experience. Telemetry and Arterial and Venous Sheath Removal experience preferred. Copy of academic degree or transcript required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and 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