Peds Cardiovascular Technologist II

Medical University Of South Carolina

Job Location:

Charleston, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

The Pediatric Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist II reports to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under limited supervision the Cardiovascular Technologist II assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac disease by performing and assisting in 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 the safe use of ionizing radiation for special cardiovascular EP and interventional procedures on a population ranging from neonate to adult congenital heart patients. This position functions proficiently during all heart catheterization electrophysiology studies ablations and other cardiovascular interventional radiographic procedures. This role commands a strong knowledge of both normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000320 CHS - Cath Lab - 3 (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiological Sciences RT or an accredited school for Cardiovascular Technology/CVT

Licenses/Certifications:

ARRT CVIS CRT or CVT
Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA)
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (or completed within the first 30 days) PALS and ACLS (may be completed in first 6 months of hire)
Cath lab or Cardiovascular specialty certification preferred

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: Associates 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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Job Description SummaryThe Pediatric Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist II reports to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under limited supervision the Cardiovascular Technologist II assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac disease by perfo...