Echocardiographer RN

Cardiac Catheterization Technologist (RCIS)

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A Brief Overview The Cardiac Catheterization Technologist performs all routine diagnostic and emergent therapeutic angiographic or catheterization procedures. Assures equipment is functioning properly. Produces and evaluates data, information, and images used by the physician in the performance of the procedure. Assists team members in all aspects of patient care, monitoring patients' vital signs, interpreting status information and performing/functioning in one or more of the following: monitor, scrub, or circulating technologist. Stock inventory and all other duties as assigned. Tests equipment for proper functioning and availability.

Assist the RN/Physician with proper positioning of the patient.

Ensure appropriate supplies are available for the physician.

Participates in physician updates.

Certificate from a program of study leading to credentials as RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist), RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist), ARRT(R) Radiography, ARRT(VI) (Vascular Interventional Radiography), and eligible for certification by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA), application under "invasive specialist" Required

Experience with physiological monitoring systems, sterile scrub technique, interventional and diagnostic heart catheterizations, vascular, device implantation Preferred

Ability to read and interpret cardiac monitoring

Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology

Must be within a 45-minute drive from Tidelands Health for On Call requirements

Demonstrate proficient skills and/or complete an approved Tidelands Health EKG/Rhythm interpretation class within 60 days of hire

Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist - Cardiovascular Credentialing International Required or

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist - Cardiovascular Credentialing International Required or

Radiography - American Registry Radiologic Technologist Required or

Vascular Interventional Radiography - American Registry Radiologic Technologist Required

If RCIS, RCES credentialed and/or a new graduate Cardiac Catheterization Technologist employee must be eligible to apply and obtain Invasive Specialist certification by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) within 60 days of employment. If ARRT(R) or ARRT(VI) credentialed, obtain certified by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) within 60 days of employment Required

If ARRT(R) or ARRT(VI) credentialed, obtain Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and Invasive Specialist certification by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) Preferred

Physical Demand Medium Physical DemandThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.

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