Cardiovascular Technologist II- PRN

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

MUHA is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist II to support physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease in an invasive cath lab environment. The role involves scrub duties, patient setup, and monitoring; a strong certification and one year of related experience are required.

Responsibilities include left heart catheterization procedures, documentation of hemodynamics, and ensuring equipment readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• RCIS/RCES/CEPS/RT(R)CI certification within 2 years; may be RCIS/RCES/CEPS as primary credential or Radiologic Technology background.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Graduation from an invasive cardiovascular technology program or radiologic technology program with related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub duties for cardiac interventions including left heart catheterization with minimal assistance.
• Performs scrub duties for peripheral diagnostics or interventions with minimal assistance.
• Set up back table with required equipment; gown and glove as needed.
• Record hemodynamics for cardiac interventions accurately.
• Monitor procedure and document events in MacLab event log.
• Maintain ECG setup and rhythm monitoring; assist in room prep with staff.
• Ensure safety equipment checks and adequate supplies for procedures.
• Transport patients as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

RCIS, RCES, CEPS, or RT(R)CI certification within 2 years of hire; BLS certified

BLS certification (AHA/ARC)

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 PRN Cost Center CC003720 COL - Cath Lab (DMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 12 Work Shift Job Description Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center) FLSA Status: Hourly Hours Per Week: 12 Job Description: 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 Licenses & Certifications

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.
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.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent.
Work Experience: 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)
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" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker.
20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet.
25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.*
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

Additional Job Description Education

High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 1 year Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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