Cardiovascular Tech Student-3

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is looking for a student enrolled in the EP Technology Program to provide healthcare services focused on cardiovascular and electrophysiology skills. The role involves aiding in diagnostic and interventional procedures while ensuring a respectful team environment.

Must possess or obtain ACLS and BLS certifications within three months of hire. Responsibilities also include maintaining a positive attitude and effective communication within a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in MUSC Health’s EP Technology Program.
• ACLS & BLS certification must be obtained within three months of hire.
• Must obtain RCES certification within one year of program completion.

Responsibilities

• Provides health care services in electrophysiology procedures.
• Maintains professionalism and ethics while interacting with patients.
• Works effectively with a medical team.

Skills

Cardiovascular technology

Electrophysiology technology

ACLS & BLS certification

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Education

Currently enrolled in EP Technology Program

Accredited EP CVT program

Job description

Job Description Summary

Provides health care services, applying cardiovascular and electrophysiology technology skills, knowledge and techniques to aid and assist in diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology technology-based procedures and studies as authorized by state law or at least the request and supervision of a licensed cardiovascular and/or Electrophysiology technologist and physician. Performs limited radiographic procedures as authorized by state law producing images for interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Approaches patients and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics and standards. Provides patient care essential to the performance of these procedures while working respectfully with a team and/or in a team environment.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC003721 COL - EP Lab (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-01

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Work Shift

Job Description

Provides health care services, applying cardiovascular and electrophysiology technology skills, knowledge and techniques to aid and assist in diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology technology-based procedures and studies as authorized by state law or at least the request and supervision of a licensed cardiovascular and/or Electrophysiology technologist and physician. Approaches patients and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics and standards. Provides patient care essential to the performance of these procedures while working respectfully with a team and/or in a team environment.

FLSA

Hourly

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

Currently enrolled in MUSC Health’s EP Technology Program as a student and/or in an accredited EP CVT program and is in their last clinical rotations. ACLS & BLS certification obtained within three (3) months of hire and thereafter maintained. Must obtain RCES certification within one year of program completion date.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous: Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Continuous: Ability to climb stairs.
• Continuous: Ability to work indoors.
• Frequent: Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
• Frequent: Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
• Frequent: 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 pinchingd 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 work in radiation producing environments.
• Continuous: Ability to wear lead weighing 10-25 lbs for long periods of time.
• 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.
• Continuous: Examples include transferring a 100 lb. patient or pushing a wheelchair; additional assistance needed as weight increases.
• Continuous: Visual requirements including 20/40 vision with or without correction, color discrimination, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
• Continuous: 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.
• Continuous: Ability to work in a latex safe environment.
• Continuous: Maintain tactile and olfactory sensory functions.
• Continuous: Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

Mental Requirements

Continuous: Ability to display a positive, team-like mentality with a willingness to learn. Continuous: Routinely displays the ability to interpret, analyze, perform critical thinking skills, and communicate effectively and professionally.

Additional Job Description

Student from another South Carolina University or College

Additional Job Description

Student from another South Carolina University or College

Note: If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

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.

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