Peds Radiology Technologist II

Job Description Summary

• The Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Radiologic Technologist II for the
• Pediatric Catheterization Lab reports to the Cath Lab Supervisor and
• Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under limited supervision, the
• Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Radiologic Technologist III performs and

assists 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 the neonate to the geriatric patient. This position

functions proficiently during all heart catheterization, electrophysiology

studies, ablations and other cardiovascular interventional radiographic

procedures. This role commands a strong knowledge of normal and abnormal

cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. This role has presented a project to the

imaging clinical ladder that has been approved and maintains yearly revalidation

with their manager, as stated in the imaging clinical ladder process.

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-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Hours Per Week:   40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:  Day Shift 7a-3:30p M-F (40 hours a week) plus on

call

Job Summary: the Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Radiologic Technologist III

FOR THE PEDIATRIC CATHETERIZATION LAB REPORTS TO THE CATH LAB SUPERVISOR AND

Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under Limited Supervision, The

PEDIATRIC INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST II PERFORMS AND

Assists 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 THE NEONATE TO THE GERIATRIC PATIENT. THIS POSITION

Functions Proficiently During All Heart Catheterization, Electrophysiology

• STUDIES, ABLATIONS AND OTHER CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONAL RADIOGRAPHIC
• PROCEDURES. THIS ROLE COMMANDS A STRONG KNOWLEDGE OF NORMAL AND ABNORMAL

Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology.

• Minimum Training and Education:  Graduate of an accredited school of
• Radiological Sciences, RT or an accredited school for Cardiovascular
• Technology/CVT

Licenses/Certifcations

·         ARRT, CVIS, CRT or CVT

·         Current BLS certification (or completed within the first 30 days),

PALS and ACLS (may be completed in first 6 months)

·         Cath lab or Cardiovascular specialty certification preferred

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.

Experience: At least two years of modality specific experience.    Must have

successfully complete the Imaging Specialist Clinical Ladder Program and be

endorsed as a level III. Must complete the revalidation process annually with

work area leadership to remain as a level II. Registration/Certification: Must

be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is

required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from

an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA

recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional

Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Skill set: Fully competent in advanced modality skill sets and flexible to

rotate.

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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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

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to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable

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