Peds Cardiovascular Technologist II

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Cardiovascular Technologist II for the Pediatric Catheterization Lab reports to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under limited supervision, the Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Radiologic Technologist III 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 the safe use of ionizing radiation for special cardiovascular, EP, and interventional procedures on a population ranging from the neonate to the geriatric 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. 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 or CVT
• Current BLS certification (or completed within the first 30 days)
• PALS and ACLS (maybe completed in first 6 months)
• Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.
• At least two years of modality specific experience.
• Must have successfully complete the Imaging Specialist Clinical Ladder Program and be endorsed as a level III.
• Must complete the revalidation process annually with work area leadership to remain as a level III.
• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• 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) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Fully competent in advanced modality skill sets and flexible to rotate.

Nice To Haves

• Cath lab or Cardiovascular specialty certification preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 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 the safe use of ionizing radiation for special cardiovascular, EP, and interventional procedures on a population ranging from the neonate to the geriatric 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

What This Job Offers

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