Cardiovascular Technologist- Angiography

Beaufort Memorial Hospital • Bluffton, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

South of Broad Healthcare (SOBH) is expanding access to high-quality, community-based healthcare throughout southern Beaufort County and the surrounding Lowcountry. Grounded by a mission of delivering compassionate, patient-centered care, SOBH supports strategic growth designed to bring essential healthcare services closer to the people and communities we serve. At the center of SOBH is Bluffton Community Hospital, a new 28 bed, full-service hospital. Approximately 90,000 square foot facility will include a 24/7 emergency department, an acute inpatient nursing unit, surgical and endoscopy suites, a cardiac catheterization lab, advanced imaging, laboratory services, and additional outpatient capabilities. The hospital is scheduled for completion in late 2026, with patient care anticipated to being early 2027. Bluffton Community Hospital represents more than the construction of a new facility – it reflects a long-term investment in the health, economic vitality, and future of one of South Carolina’s fasts growing communities. The hospital will create new employment and leadership opportunities, strengthen the recruitment of physicians and clinical professionals, and allow residents south of the Broad River to receive comprehensive care closer to home. As part of SOBH, Bluffton Community Hospital is committed to building a collaborative, innovative, and people centered organization. Our goal is to create an exceptional environment for patients, families, physicians, and employees – one that combines the personal connection of a community hospital. Under the direction of the Cardiovascular Services Manager and the charge nurse, performs procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory and angiographic suite. The CVT/RCIS works collaboratively with the nurses and physicians in the care of patients with cardiac and peripheral vascular disease in an invasive procedure arena. Specializing in the care of patients undergoing basic diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures: PTCA, stent prep and placement, IABP placement and operation; as well as a variety of interventional radiology procedures including: angiograms, biopsies, biliary drains, stenting, embolization, ablation, dialysis access, and kyphoplasty. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to operating the physiologic and radiographic equipment in a safe and efficient manner, maintaining high standards to achieve quality patient care and keeping critical skills current. Understanding that healthcare delivery is continually evolving, and departmental needs and goals are subject to change, responsibilities may be expanded or restricted at the discretion of the Department Director.

Requirements

• Graduate of CCA એલEL or ASCP/SCP program with RCIS certification preferred.
• RT license with RCIS certification preferred.
• Documented competency in interpretation of EKG and hemodynamics.
• RCIS certification required within two years of hire date.
• South Carolina licensure required within 90 days of completion of certification.
• If hired with RCIS certification, South Carolina licensure required within 90 days of hire.
• SCRQSA certification as an Invasive Specialist required.
• BLS required prior to first clinical shift (must be issued by the American Heart Association).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Cardiac Catheterization Lab experience in the Adult Cardiac Catheterization Lab for more than one year.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory and angiographic suite.
• Works collaboratively with the nurses and physicians in the care of patients with cardiac and peripheral vascular disease in an invasive procedure arena.
• Specializes in the care of patients undergoing basic diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures: PTCA, stent prep and placement, IABP placement and operation.
• Performs a variety of interventional radiology procedures including: angiograms, biopsies, biliary drains, stenting, embolization, ablation, dialysis access, and kyphoplasty.
• Operates the physiologic and radiographic equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintains high standards to achieve quality patient care.
• Keeps critical skills current.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree