Cardiovascular Technologist II

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. 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 an 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; 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: Frequent; 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; 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)