(Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) designated MOS)
a. Major duties.
The Cardiovascular Specialist assists with the management of cardiac clinics, and performs specialized invasive and noninvasive cardiac tests and examinations.
Duties for MOS 68N at each skill level are:
(1) MOSC 68N1O.
Administers and records tests to obtain diagnostic data on condition of heart, to include electrocardiography, holter monitoring and cardiac stress testing;
assists physician with diagnostic and interventional catheterizations;
performs diagnostic echocardiography studies, device implantations, electrophysiology studies, and pericardiocentisis.
(2) MOSC 68N2O.
Serve as lead technologist responsible for individual laboratory personnel and inventory under supervision of lab NCOIC.
Administers and records tests to obtain diagnostic data on condition of heart, to include electrocardiography, holter monitoring and cardiac stress testing;
assists physician with diagnostic and interventional catheterizations;
performs diagnostic echocardiography studies, device implantations, electrophysiology studies, and pericardiocentisis.
(3) MOSC 68N3O.
Supervise operation of invasive and diagnostic laboratories, responsible for personnel management and laboratory budget.
Administers and records tests to obtain diagnostic data on condition of heart, to include electrocardiography, holter monitoring and cardiac stress testing,
assists Physician with diagnostic and interventional catheterizations,
performs diagnostic echocardiography studies.
(4) MOSC 68N4O.
Supervise daily operations for all cardiology service functions, to include all aspects of clinic and laboratory operations, including management of budget and of staff.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.
(Qualifications in subparagraphs (8), (9), (10) and (11) below are required for retention of MOS).
The cardiovascular specialist must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of Moderate (Gold).
(2) A physical profile of 212221.
(3) Normal Color Vision.
(4) No aversion to blood.
(5) Must possess finger dexterity in both hands.
(6) Per AR 600-8-19, promotion to MSG and SGM requires an interim eligibility clearance or higher.
(7) Qualifying scores.
(a)
A minimum score of 105 in aptitude area ST and 110 in aptitude area GT in Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.
(b)
A minimum score of 102 in aptitude area ST and 110 in aptitude area GT on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002 and prior to 1 July.
(c)
A minimum score of 101 in aptitude area ST and 107 in aptitude area GT on ASVAB tests administered on and after 1 July 2004.
(d)
A minimum OPAT score of Standing Long Jump (LJ) – 0120 cm, Seated Power Throw (PT) – 0350 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 0120 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 0036 shuttles in Physical Demand Category in “Moderate” (Gold).
(8) Must have a minimum of 1 year of chemistry, high school or college credit, 1 year algebra, high school or college credit, 1 year of Biology or Anatomy and Physiology, high school or college credit with a “C” grade or numerical grade of 74% or higher in all three subjects.
Official high school or college transcripts are required.
Have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
(9) No history of alcoholism, drug addiction, indiscriminate use of habit-forming or dangerous drugs.
(10) No history of a felony conviction.
(11) No history of conviction of crimes involving:
(a)
An out of hospital patient or a patient or resident of a medical care facility.
(b)
Financial exploitation of a person entrusted to a care of the applicant.
(c)
Any weapons/ammunition/explosives/arson charges.
(d)
Any drug activity involving illegal possession, buying, selling, or distribution (dealing) of controlled substances or synthetics.
(e)
Violence against persons or property.
(f)
Sexual misconduct.
(12) No record of conviction by special or general courts-martial or civilian courts of offenses listed in AR 27-10 (Military Justice) chapter 24 or otherwise required to register as a sexual offender under AR 27-10, chapter 24.
(14) Formal training:
(a)
Complete Cardiovascular Specialist Course, MOS 68N, conducted under auspices of U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE); or meet the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) criteria per paragraph 9-5b(5)(b) of this pamphlet and in paragraphs (b) thru (f) below.
(b)
Have successfully completed a nationally accredited cardiovascular technologist course.
(c)
Have one year experience in cardiac catheterization having received accreditation in registry as a cardiovascular invasive specialist (RCIS).
(d)
Have one year experience in echocardiography having received accreditation in registry as a registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer (RDCS).
(e)
A letter from the individual’s employer(s) verifying experience and competency is required.
(f)
Proficiency training must be performed under supervision of an RCIS/RDCS registered NCO qualified in MOS 68N at initial duty assignment.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(Note: Refer to table 12-8 (Listing of universal ASI’s associated with all enlisted MOS)).
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-68N-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-68N-2. N/A.
(3) Table 10-68N-3. Standards of grade TDA.