Peds Radiology Technologist II

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000 (paid over 2 yrs

40-hour work week

Day shift

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Radiologic Technologist III for the Pediatric Catheterization Lab. Reporting to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Imaging Manager, you will perform and assist complex procedures with high technical proficiency and ensure safe ionizing radiation use for neonates through geriatrics.

Responsibilities include supporting heart catheterization, electrophysiology studies and ablations, maintaining cardiovascular

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Sciences program (RT) or CVT.
• ARRT, CVIS, CRT or CVT certification.
• Current BLS; PALS and ACLS within 6 months.
• Two years modality-specific experience; ladder level III.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist complex cardiovascular interventional procedures.
• Ensure safe use of ionizing radiation in neonate through geriatric patients.
• Support heart catheterization, electrophysiology studies, and ablations.
• Rotate through advanced modality skill sets and maintain competency.

Skills

Interventional radiology

Pediatric experience

Radiologic safety

ARRT certified

Education

RT or CVT program

Tools

CVIS system

Cath lab equipment

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 Work Shift Job Description 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

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About the Institution

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