Pediatric Interventional Radiologic Technologist ($10,000 Sign On Bonus)

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The MUSC Pediatric Cardiac Cath and EP Lab consists of two state-of-the-art labs, with capability to perform hybrid OR procedures all supported by a dedicated Cardiac Prep and Recovery unit. The Pediatric Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist II for the Pediatric Catheterization Lab reports to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under limited supervision, the RT 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 special cardiovascular, EP, and interventional procedures on a population ranging from the neonate to the adult congenital cardiac 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiological Sciences, RT or an accredited school for Cardiovascular Technology/CVT
ARRT, CVIS, CRT, RCIS or CVT
Current BLS certification (or completed within the first 30 days), PALS and ACLS (maybe completed in first 6 months)
Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.
Fully competent in advanced modality skill sets and flexible to rotate.
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 of fingers/hands.
Continuous firm grasping of fingers/hands.
Continuous fine manipulation of fingers/hands.
Frequent reaching overhead.
Continuous reaching in all directions.
Continuous repetitive motion of hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders.
Continuous full use of both legs.
Frequent balance and coordination of 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 recognition of 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

Cath lab or Cardiovascular specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs and assists complex technical procedures.
Operates at a high-level of technical competency.
Acts with initiative and ingenuity under limited supervision.
Responsible for special cardiovascular, EP, and interventional procedures on a population ranging from the neonate to the adult congenital cardiac patient.
Functions proficiently during all heart catheterization, electrophysiology studies, ablations and other cardiovascular interventional radiographic procedures.
Commands a strong knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.