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Medical University of South Carolina

Health sciences university in Charleston, SC

Cardiovascular Technologist 2

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeColumbia, SC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience is required.
  • Graduation from an accredited Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program or qualifying equivalent education/experience and applicable certification is required.
  • Alternatively, graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology with one year of radiologic experience is required.
  • RCIS, RCES, CEPS, or RT(R)CI certification is required within the first two years of hire.
  • BLS certification is required.
  • ACLS certification is required within three months of hire.
  • The role requires the ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking continuously; climb stairs infrequently; work indoors continuously and outside in temperature extremes infrequently; work from elevated areas frequently and in confined or cramped spaces frequently; kneel infrequently; bend at the waist continuously and twist at the waist frequently; squat infrequently; perform pinching operations frequently; perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands continuously; grasp firmly with fingers and hands continuously; perform fine manipulation continuously; reach overhead frequently and in all directions continuously; perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders continuously; fully use both legs continuously; use lower extremities for balance and coordination frequently; lift and carry 50 pounds unassisted infrequently; lift or lower 50 pounds between the floor and 36 inches unassisted infrequently; lift 25 pounds from 36 inches to overhead infrequently; exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently; maintain corrected 20/40 vision in one eye or both eyes continuously; see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance continuously; match or discriminate between colors continuously; determine distance and relationships between objects and depth continuously; maintain good peripheral vision continuously; maintain corrected hearing acuity continuously; perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements continuously; deal effectively with stressful situations continuously; work rotating shifts frequently and overtime as required; work in a latex-safe environment continuously; maintain tactile sensory functions and good olfactory sensory function; and be physically qualified for respirator use initially and as required.
  • Strong teamwork, communication, attention to detail, and commitment to patient safety are required.

Responsibilities

  • Work alongside physicians and clinical team members during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures, including cardiac catheterizations and peripheral vascular procedures.
  • Perform scrub duties for cardiac interventions and right and left heart catheterizations, and develop expertise in peripheral diagnostic and interventional procedures.
  • Monitor ECG rhythms and hemodynamic waveforms, accurately record procedural information, and document interventions and equipment in the EMR procedure log.
  • Prepare procedure rooms, maintain sterile technique, perform safety equipment checks, ensure necessary supplies are available, and assist with patient transportation and procedural readiness.
  • Develop clinical knowledge and work toward advanced cardiovascular credentials while gaining experience in an invasive cardiovascular environment.

About the Company

Medical University of South Carolina

Health sciences university in Charleston, SC

Medical University of South Carolina is a public academic health sciences university in Charleston, South Carolina. It offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees through six colleges in dental medicine, graduate studies, health professions, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy.

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