Peds Radiology Technologist II

Medical University of South Carolina; Orleans Estates (SC); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

The Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Radiologic Technologist III for the Pediatric Catheterization Lab reports to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under limited supervision, this role performs and assists complex technical procedures, operates at a high level of technical competency, and models initiative.

This position supports safe use of ionizing radiation for cardiovascular, EP, and interventional procedures from neonate to geriatric.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Sciences or CVT program.
• ARRT, CVIS, CRT or CVT certification required.
• Two years modality-specific experience with ladder program and annual revalidation.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist complex pediatric interventional procedures in the cath lab.
• Maintain safe operation of ionizing radiation for cardiovascular and EP procedures.
• Rotate through heart catheterization, EP studies, ablations and related radiographic work.

Skills

Radiologic technology

Cardiovascular procedures

Ionizing radiation safety

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Sciences/CVT

ARRT, CVIS, CRT or CVT certification

BLS/ACLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Radiologic Technologist III for the Pediatric Catheterization Lab reports to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under limited supervision, this role performs and assists complex technical procedures, operates at a high level of technical competency, and models initiative. This position is responsible for the safe use of ionizing radiation for cardiovascular, EP, and interventional procedures on patients ranging from neonate to geriatric. The role functions proficiently during heart catheterization, electrophysiology studies, ablations, and other cardiovascular interventional radiographic procedures, with strong knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. This position participates in the imaging clinical ladder process and maintains yearly revalidation with management.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000320 CHS - Cath Lab - 3 (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Hours Per Week

40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift

Day Shift 7a-3:30p M-F (40 hours a week) plus on call

Job Summary

The Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Radiologic Technologist III for the Pediatric Catheterization Lab reports to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under limited supervision, the Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Radiologic Technologist II performs and assists complex technical procedures, operates at a high level of technical competency and models the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity under limited supervision. This role is responsible for the safe use of ionizing radiation for special cardiovascular, EP, and interventional procedures on a population ranging from the neonate to the geriatric patient. This position functions proficiently during all heart catheterization, electrophysiology studies, ablations and other cardiovascular interventional radiographic procedures. This role commands a strong knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.

Minimum Training and Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiological Sciences, RT or an accredited school for Cardiovascular Technology/CVT

Licenses/Certifications

• ARRT, CVIS, CRT or CVT
• Current BLS certification (or completed within the first 30 days), PALS and ACLS (may be completed in first 6 months)
• Cath lab or Cardiovascular specialty certification preferred

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology. Experience: At least two years of modality specific experience. Must have successfully completed the Imaging Specialist Clinical Ladder Program and be endorsed as a level III. Must complete the revalidation process annually with work area leadership to remain at level II. Registration/Certification: Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or AHA recognized equivalent or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred. Skill set: Fully competent in advanced modality skill sets and flexible to rotate.

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 – Infrequent; Bending at the waist – Continuous; 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: Frequent

• Reaching in all directions: Continuous
• 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

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