Noncertified Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist I

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Noncertified Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist I (CVIS I) to assist physicians in diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures in the Heart and Vascular Service Line. This role supports team operations under supervision and contributes to patient care in an invasive lab setting.

The ideal candidate is a radiologic technologist graduate with ARRT registration, SC licensure, BLS, and 0-2 years of modality experience; ACLS is

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• 0-2 years of modality specific experience required.
• Current ARRT registration.
• ARRT registration in interventional radiology required within 1 year in position.
• Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, the CVIS I assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease in an invasive procedure arena.
• Supports the team in performing diagnostic catheterization and interventional procedures with patient safety and quality care in mind.

Skills

0-2 years modality experience

Education

ARRT registration

SC Radiation Quality Standards licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Noncertified Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist I (CVIS I) reports to the operations Coordinator (Outpatient Clinic Manager) and the Nurse Manager of the Heart and Vascular Service Line.

Employment Details

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular
Cost Center CC000305 CHS - Cardio Cath - Adult (ART)
Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Job Description

The Noncertified Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist I (CVIS I) reports to the assist Coordinator (Outpatient Clinic Manager) and the Nurse Manager of the Heart and Vascular Service Line.

Under limited supervision, the CVIS I assist 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.

Additional Job Description

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.


• 0-2 years of modality specific experience required.


• Current registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).


• ARRT registration in interventional radiology required within 1 year in position.


• Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent).


• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture Standing: Continuous


• Sitting: Continuous


• Walking: Continuous


• Climbing stairs: Infrequent


• Working indoors: Continuous


• Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent


• Working from elevated areas: Frequent


• Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent


• Kneeling: Frequent


• Bending at the waist: Infrequent


• Twisting at the waist: Frequent


• Squatting: Frequent


• Manual Dexterity & Strength Pinching operations: Frequent


• Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous


• Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous


• Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous


• Reaching overhead: Continuous


• Reaching in all directions: Frequent


• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous


• Full use of both legs: Continuous


• Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent


• Lifting & Force Requirements Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent


• Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent


• Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent


• Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent


• Examples: Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force


• Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force


• Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force


• Vision & Sensory Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous


• Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous


• Color discrimination: Continuous


• Depth perception: Continuous


• Peripheral vision: Continuous


• Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous


• Tactile sensory function: Continuous


• Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous


• Selected Positions: Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous


• Respirator use qualification: Continuous


• Work Environment & Conditions Effective stress management: Continuous


• Rotating shifts: Frequent


• Overtime as required: Frequent


• Latex-safe environment: Continuous

Employer Information

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.