Cardiovascular Technician | RCIS

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a skilled Cardiovascular Technician or RCIS to join the Cardiac Cath Lab team. You will assist cardiologists during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, scrub, and provide technical support throughout catheterization and vascular cases.

You will monitor hemodynamics, operate imaging and monitoring equipment, and ensure sterile prep. The role emphasizes patient education, safety, and rapid emergency response in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• ARRT registration and RCIS/RCES with CCI registration required.
• SC Radiation Quality Standards licensure required.
• Current AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or Red Cross BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cardiologists with invasive diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.
• Scrub and provide technical support during catheterization and vascular procedures.
• Monitor and document hemodynamic status and cardiac rhythms.
• Operate Cath Lab imaging, fluoroscopy, monitoring, and procedural equipment.
• Prepare sterile fields, instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Recognize arrhythmias and respond quickly during emergencies.
• Assist with defibrillation and temporary pacing.
• Educate and reassure patients throughout their procedural experience.
• Maintain radiation safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Cardiovascular procedures

Emergency response

Patient care in procedural settings

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

ARRT registration

RCIS/RCES with CCI

SC Radiation Quality Standards

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Job Description Summary

Be Part of the Team When Every Second Matters. Are you a skilled Cardiovascular Technician or RCIS who thrives in a fast-paced procedural environment? Join our Cardiovascular team and work alongside Cardiologists during diagnostic and interventional cardiac and vascular procedures where your technical expertise, clinical judgment, and ability to respond quickly make a difference every day. This is an opportunity to put your skills to work in a highly collaborative environment while providing exceptional care to patients before, during, and after their procedures.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001458 LAN - Cardiac Cath Lab (LMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-27 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift

What You’ll Do

• Assist Cardiologists with invasive diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures
• Scrub and provide technical support during cardiac catheterization and vascular procedures
• Monitor and document hemodynamic status and cardiac rhythms
• Operate Cath Lab imaging, fluoroscopy, monitoring, and procedural equipment
• Prepare sterile fields, instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Recognize cardiac arrhythmias and respond quickly during emergency situations
• Assist with defibrillation, temporary pacing, and other emergency interventions
• Educate and reassure patients throughout their procedural experience
• Maintain radiation safety, infection prevention, and patient safety standards

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: Associate's Degree or equivalent.
• Required License Certification and Registration: Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and certified as an ARRT, or be certified as an 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.

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

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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