Pediatric Interventional Radiologic Technologist ($10,000 Sign On Bonus)

Job description

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

CC 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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Worksite address

charleston, SC, 29408, US

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