<p>Job Description Summary</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Entity</p> <p>Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)</p> <p>Worker Type</p> <p>Employee</p> <p>Worker Sub-Type</p> <p>Regular</p> <p>Cost Center</p> <p>CC000484 CHS - Lab - EP (ART)</p> <p>Pay Rate Type</p> <p>Hourly</p> <p>Pay Grade</p> <p>Health-28</p> <p>Scheduled Weekly Hours</p> <p>40</p> <p>Work Shift</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Performs radiographic procedures at a technical level requiring sound understanding of anatomical positioning and physiology; a high degree of technical competency and with the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity with minimum supervision. Apply ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in adult and/or pediatric radiology.</p> <p>Additional Job Description</p> <p>Minimum Requirements: Associate's Degree or equivalent, and 1 year of experience as a Cardiovascular Technologist I or similar expertise.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <ul> <li> <p>Mobility & Posture</p> </li><li> <p>Standing: Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Sitting: Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Walking: Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Climbing stairs: Infrequent</p> </li><li> <p>Working indoors: Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent</p> </li><li> <p>Working from elevated areas: Frequent</p> </li><li> <p>Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent</p> </li><li> <p>Kneeling: Infrequent</p> </li><li> <p>Bending at the waist: Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Twisting at the waist: Frequent</p> </li><li> <p>Squatting: Frequent</p> </li><li> <p>Manual Dexterity & Strength</p> </li><li> <p>Pinching operations: Frequent</p> </li><li> <p>Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Reaching overhead: Frequent</p> </li><li> <p>Reaching in all directions: Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Full use of both legs: Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent</p> </li><li> <p>Lifting & Force Requirements</p> </li><li> <p>Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent</p> </li><li> <p>Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36": Infrequent</p> </li><li> <p>Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent</p> </li><li> <p>Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent</p> </li><li> <p>Examples:</p> </li><li> <p>Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force</p> </li><li> <p>Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force</p> </li><li> <p>Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force</p> </li><li> <p>Vision & Sensory</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Color discrimination: Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Depth perception: Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Peripheral vision: Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Tactile sensory function: Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Selected Positions:</p> </li><li> <p>Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Respirator use qualification: Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Work Environment & Conditions</p> </li><li> <p>Effective stress management: Continuous</p> </li><li> <p>Rotating shifts: Frequent</p> </li><li> <p>Overtime as required: Frequent</p> </li><li> <p>Latex-safe environment: Continuous</p> </li></ul> <p>If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!</p> <p>The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.</p> <p>Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees</p>