Cardiovascular Technologist II- PRN

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Cardiovascular Technologist II to support physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and vascular disease in invasive procedures. The role covers scrub duties for cardiac catheterizations and interventional procedures, setup, monitoring, and documentation using MacLab systems.

The candidate will need a bachelor’s degree, 1 year of invasive cardiovascular technology experience, RCIS/RCES/CEPS/RT(R)CI certification within 2 years, and current BLS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an invasive cardiovascular technology program, or equivalent education/experience, and RCIS, RCES, CEPS, or RT(R)CI certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scrub duties and related procedures for cardiac interventions and catheterizations with minimal or no assistance.
• Scrub, gown, glove, and set up the back table with necessary equipment.
• Record interventions and hemodynamics; monitor procedures and document in MacLab event log.
• Maintain ECG setup and rhythm monitoring; assist in room preparation for patient care.
• Ensure safety equipment checks and adequate supplies; transport patients as needed.

Skills

Cardiovascular patient care

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MacLab

Job description

Cardiovascular Technologist II - Job 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform scrub duties and related procedures for cardiac interventions, left heart catheterization, and right and left heart catheterization with no assistance.
• Perform scrub duties and related procedures for peripheral diagnostics or interventions with minimal assistance.
• Scrub, gown, glove, and set up the back table with necessary equipment.
• Record cardiologic interventions and hemodynamics accurately; monitor procedures; document inventory and order of events in MacLab(tm) event log.
• Maintain ECG set up and rhythm monitoring.
• Maintain basic hemodynamic set up and waveform monitoring.
• Assist in preparation of the room with fellow staff members for safe, effective patient care.
• Perform required checks on all safety equipment.
• Ensure adequate supplies are present to perform procedures.
• Transport patients alone or accompanied by a fellow staff member.

Required Licenses and Certifications

RCIS, RCES, CEPS, or RT(R)CI certification required within the first 2 years of hire and must be maintained. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an invasive cardiovascular technology program, or equivalent education/experience, and RCIS, RCES, CEPS, or RT(R)CI certification. Graduation from an accredited radiologic technology program and one year of radiologic experience is also acceptable.
• Experience in telemetry, arterial, and venous sheath removal is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking; lift and carry up to 50 lbs; work in confined/cramped spaces; perform fine and gross motor tasks; use both hands for manipulation; maintain vision, hearing, and tactile functions; work in latex safe environment.

Equal Opportunity

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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