Pediatric Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Job Description Summary

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Day Shift 7a-3:30p M-F (40 hours a week) plus on call
Job Summary: 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.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000320 CHS - Cath Lab - 3 (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

$10,000 Sign- on Bonus (External Qualified Candidates are Eligible)

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 

Day Shift 7a-3:30p M-F (40 hours a week) plus on call

Job Summary:  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 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.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Training and Education:  Graduate of an accredited school of Radiological Sciences, RT or an accredited school for Cardiovascular Technology/CVT

Licenses/Certifications

• 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)
•   Cath lab or Cardiovascular specialty certification preferred
• Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.  Skill set: Fully competent in advanced modality skill sets and flexible to rotate.

Physical Requirements 

• Mobility & Posture 
• Standing: Continuous 
• Sitting: Continuous 
• Walking: Continuous 
• Climbing stairs: Infrequent 
• Working indoors: Continuous 
• Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent 
• Working from elevated areas: Frequent 
• Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent 
• Kneeling: Infrequent 
• Bending at the waist: Continuous 
• Twisting at the waist: Frequent 
• Squatting: Frequent 
• Manual Dexterity & Strength 
• Pinching operations: Frequent 
• Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous 
• Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous 
• Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous 
• Reaching overhead: Frequent 
• Reaching in all directions: Continuous 
• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous 
• Full use of both legs: Continuous 
• Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent 
• Lifting & Force Requirements 
• Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent 
• Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent 
• Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent 
• Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent  
• Examples: 
• Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force 
• Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force 
• Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force 
• Vision & Sensory 
• 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 
• Selected Positions: 
• Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous 
• Respirator use qualification: Continuous 
• Work Environment & Conditions 
• Effective stress management: Continuous 
• Rotating shifts: Frequent 
• Overtime as required: Frequent 
• Latex-safe environment: Continuous 

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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