Cardiovascular Technologist II - EP Lab

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $30,000

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a Cardiovascular Technologist II to assist physicians in invasive diagnostic catheterization and interventional procedures, focusing on cardiac and peripheral vascular care. You will be a resource to staff and participate in procedure setup and patient safety.

Requires RCIS/RCES/CEPS or RT(R)CI within 2 years of hire, BLS, ACLS within 3 months, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required.
• RCIS/RCES/CEPS/RT(R)CI certification required within 2 years of hire.
• BLS required, ACLS within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub duties for cardiac interventions and catheterizations with minimal assistance.
• Scrubs, gowns, gloving, and sets up back table with necessary equipment.
• Records hemodynamics and procedure events accurately.

Education

RCIS

RCES

CEPS

RT(R)CI

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under limited supervision, the Cardiovascular Technologist II 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-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

$30,000 Sign on Bonus

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

FLSA Status

Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Under limited supervision, the Cardiovascular Technologist II 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.

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. Minimum of 1 year. 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