Peds Cardiovascular Technologist II

MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina)•Charleston, SC

70d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist II reports to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under limited supervision, the Cardiovascular Technologist II assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac disease by performing and assisting in 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 neonate to adult congenital heart patients. This position functions proficiently during all heart catheterization, electrophysiology studies, ablations, and other cardiovascular interventional radiographic procedures. This role commands a strong knowledge of both 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
Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA)
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (or completed within the first 30 days), PALS, and ACLS (may be completed in first 6 months of hire)
Associate's Degree or equivalent, and 1 year of experience as a Cardiovascular Technologist I or similar expertise.
Must be certified as a AART, RCIS OR RCES with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.