Peds Radiology Technologist II

Medical University of South Carolina; Orleans Estates (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Radiologic Technologist III/II at MUSC supports the Pediatric Catheterization Lab under management supervision. The role requires performing complex procedures, maintaining radiation safety, and delivering patient care from neonates to geriatrics, across cath lab and EP contexts.

Ideal candidates will have radiologic technology credentials, ARC/ARRT certifications, and a minimum of two years’ modality-specific experience, with on‑call duties and a day

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.
• ARRT, CVIS, CRT or CVT and BLS/PALS/ACLS certifications (ACLS preferred).
• At least two years of modality-specific experience; must complete Imaging Specialist Clinical Ladder Program and annual revalidation.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist complex cardiovascular interventional radiology procedures.
• Operate with high technical competency and ensure safe use of ionizing radiation.
• Contribute during heart catheterization, electrophysiology studies, ablations, and related procedures.

Skills

ARRT

BLS/CPR

Cath lab experience

Education

Graduate radiologic technologist / CVT program

Tools

Cardiovascular certifications

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Radiologic Technologist II 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 III 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. This role has presented a project to the imaging clinical ladder that has been approved and maintains yearly revalidation with their manager, as stated in the imaging clinical ladder process.

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

Hours Per Week

40

Sign on Bonus

$10,000 (payments over 2 years)

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 complete 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 as a 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 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) 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

Vision & Sensory

• Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
• Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
• Color discrimination: Continuous
• Depthperception: Continuous
• Peripheral vision: Continuous
• Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous

Work Environment & Conditions

• Effective stress management: Continuous
• Rotating shifts: Frequent
• Overtime asrequired: Frequent
• Latex-safe environment: Continuous

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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