Noncertified Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist I

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Noncertified Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist I (CVIS I) reports to the operations Coordinator (Outpatient Clinic Manager) and the Nurse Manager of the Heart and Vascular Service Line. Under limited supervision, the CVIS I assist 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
0-2 years of modality specific experience required.
Current registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
ARRT registration in interventional radiology required within 1 year in position.
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).
Continuous standing, sitting, and walking.
Continuous working indoors.
Frequent working from elevated areas.
Frequent working in confined/cramped spaces.
Continuous bending at the waist.
Frequent twisting at the waist.
Frequent squatting.
Frequent pinching operations.
Continuous gross motor use (fingers/hands).
Continuous firm grasping (fingers/hands).
Continuous fine manipulation (fingers/hands).
Frequent reaching overhead.
Continuous reaching in all directions.
Continuous repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders).
Continuous full use of both legs.
Frequent balance & coordination (lower extremities).
Infrequent lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted.
Infrequent lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”.
Infrequent lift up to 25 lbs. overhead.
Frequent exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force.
Continuous 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 olfactory (smell) function.
Continuous respirator use qualification.
Continuous effective stress management.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease in an invasive procedure arena.
Specialize in the care of patients undergoing basic diagnostic catheterization and interventional procedures.