Cardiovascular Technologist I- PRN

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist I to support physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease within an invasive catheterization lab. The role focuses on basic diagnostic catheterization and interventional procedures, serving as a resource to staff.

The position requires scrubbing for interventions, monitoring hemodynamics, maintaining ECG setup, and ensuring equipment readiness while transporting patients as needed, with

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program preferred.
• RCIS/RCES/CEPS/RT(R)CI certification required within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub duties and related procedures for cardiac interventions with minimal assistance.
• Records hemodynamics and procedure events; maintains accurate documentation in MacLab event log.
• Maintains ECG setup, rhythm monitoring, and basic hemodynamic setup.
• Transports patients and assists in room preparation for safe patient care.

Skills

Cardiac procedural skills

Telemetry & monitoring

Patient transport

Documentation accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program

Tools

MacLab system

ECG equipment

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/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC003720 COL - Cath Lab (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Job Description

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 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, left heart catheterization and left 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.

FLSA: Hourly

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. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while 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 '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 fully use both legs. (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