Cardiovascular Tech Student-1

Job Description

Provides health care services, applying cardiovascular and electrophysiology technology skills, knowledge, and techniques to aid and assist in diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology technology-based procedures and studies as authorized by state law or under the request and supervision of a licensed cardiovascular and/or electrophysiology technologist and physician. Performs limited radiographic procedures as authorized by state law, producing images for interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner. Approaches patients and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics and standards. Provides patient care essential to the performance of these procedures while working respectfully with a team or in a team environment.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

Currently enrolled in MUSC Health’s EP Technology Program as a student and/or in an accredited EP CVT program during the final clinical rotations. ACLS & BLS certification must be obtained within three (3) months of hire and thereafter maintained. Must obtain RCES certification within one year of program completion date.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, or walking.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to work indoors.
• Ability to work in confined or cramped spaces.
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
• Ability to bend at the waist.
• Ability to twist at the waist.
• Ability to squat and perform job functions.
• Ability to perform “pinching” operations.
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands.
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands.
• Ability to reach overhead.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders.
• Ability to fully use both legs.
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Ability to work in radiation-producing environments.
• Ability to wear lead weighing 10–25 lbs for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to lift or lower objects weighing 50 lbs from or to the floor from or to 36 inches unassisted.
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs.
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs of force.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 corrected vision in one or both eyes, with good peripheral vision.
• Ability to see and recognize objects up close or at a distance.
• Ability to discriminate colors.
• Ability to determine distance and relationship between objects; depth perception.
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to work in a latex‑safe environment.
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
• Ability to be physically qualified for respirator use, initially and as required.

Mental Requirements

• Ability to display a positive, team‑like mentality with a willingness to learn.
• Routinely displays the ability to interpret, analyze, perform critical thinking, and communicate effectively and professionally.

Additional Job Description

Student from another South Carolina university or college.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, 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.

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