Cardiovascular Technologist II

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Cardiovascular Technologist II assists 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. This role functions as a resource to staff.

Requirements

RCIS, RCES, CEPS, or RT(R)CI certification required within the first 2 years of hire and must be maintained.
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.
Bachelors Degree or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year.
Graduation from an accredited Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program; or equivalent education and/or experience and RCIS, RCES, CEPS, or RT(R)CI certification required; or Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology and one year of radiologic experience.
Copy of academic degree or transcript required.

Nice To Haves

Telemetry and Arterial and Venous Sheath Removal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs scrub duties and related procedures for cardiac interventions, left heart catheterization and right and left heart catheterization with no assistance.
Performs scrub duties and related procedures for peripheral diagnostics or interventions with minimal assistance.
Ability to scrub, gown, glove and set up back table with necessary equipment.
Records cardiac interventions, left heart catheterization and left and right heart catheterization hemodynamics with accuracy.
Monitors procedure, and documents inventory used and order of events appropriately in MacLab(tm) event log. Requires only occasional minimal assistance.
Maintains ECG set up and rhythm monitoring.
Maintains basic hemodynamic set up and waveform monitoring.
Assists in preparation of room with fellow staff members for safe, effective care of patient.
Performs required checks on all safety equipment.
Ensures adequate supplies present to perform procedures.
Transports patients alone or accompanied by a fellow staff member.