About this opportunity
MUSC lists this Cardiovascular Technologist II opportunity in charleston, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description Summary
Under limited supervision, the Cardiovascular Technologist II assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease in an invasive procedure arena specializing in the care of patients undergoing basic diagnostic catheterization and interventional procedures. This role functions as a resource to staff. Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type
Employee Worker Sub-Type
Regular Cost Center
CC CHS - Cardio Cath - Adult (ART) Pay Rate Type
Hourly Pay Grade
Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours
40 Work Shift
Job Description
Under limited supervision, the Cardiovascular Technologist II assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease in an invasive procedure arena specializing in the care of patients undergoing basic diagnostic catheterization and interventional procedures. This role functions as a resource to staff.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: Associate's Degree or equivalent, and 1 year of experience as a Cardiovascular Technologist I or similar expertise.
Required License Certification and Registration: 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.
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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Worksite address
charleston, SC, 29408, US
Who can apply
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