Cardiovascular Technologist I-2

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Híbrido; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist I to assist in diagnostic and treatment procedures in cardiac care. This position requires performing scrub duties for catheterizations and maintaining accurate documentation during procedures.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and relevant certifications such as RCIS and BLS, with a preference for telemetry experience. The role demands physical capabilities including lifting and manual dexterity.

Qualificações

• Graduation from an accredited Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program required.
• Telemetry and arterial/venous sheath removal experience preferred.
• Ability to perform tasks while standing, walking, and climbing stairs.

Responsabilidades

• Assist physicians in cardiac and vascular procedures.
• Perform scrub duties for cardiac interventions independently.
• Record and monitor cardiac interventions accurately.

Conhecimentos

RCIS Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Formação académica

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

Job Duties

• Performs scrub duties and related procedures for cardiac interventions, left heart catheterization and right & 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, left heart catheterization and right heart catheterization hemodynamics with accuracy. Monitors procedure and documents inventory used and order of events appropriately in MacLab(tm) 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

Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent. Work Experience: 0-6 months. 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. Continuous ability to perform job functions while sitting, walking, and climbing stairs. Ability to work indoors and 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 use both legs fully (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