Cardiovascular Technologist II 10am-8pm

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Build Your Career in Advanced Cardiovascular Care Are you ready to take your clinical skills to the next level and build a career in cardiovascular care? Join our Cardiac Cath Lab team as a Cardiovascular Technologist II and gain hands-on experience working alongside physicians and an experienced clinical team while helping diagnose and treat cardiac and peripheral vascular disease. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated cardiovascular or radiologic technology professional who wants to develop specialized skills in a fast-paced, highly collaborative procedural environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience
Graduation from an accredited Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program or qualifying equivalent education/experience and applicable certification
Alternatively, graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology with one year of radiologic experience
RCIS, RCES, CEPS, or RT(R)CI certification as required within the first two years of hire
BLS certification
ACLS certification within three months of hire
Strong teamwork, communication, attention to detail, and commitment to patient safety
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

Responsibilities

Work alongside physicians and clinical team members during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures, including cardiac catheterizations and peripheral vascular procedures.
Perform scrub duties for cardiac interventions and right and left heart catheterizations while building expertise in peripheral diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Monitor ECG rhythms and hemodynamic waveforms, accurately record procedural information, and document interventions and equipment in the EMR procedure log.
Prepare procedure rooms, maintain sterile technique, perform safety equipment checks, ensure necessary supplies are available, and assist with patient transportation and procedural readiness.
Expand your clinical knowledge and work toward advanced cardiovascular credentials while gaining valuable experience in an invasive cardiovascular environment.