Interventional Radiology Technologist

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital seeks an Interventional Vascular Technologist to join a specialized team delivering high-quality patient care during minimally invasive vascular procedures. You will scrub in, collaborate with vascular surgeons, and educate patients to ensure understanding and cooperation.

Prior interventional vascular experience is preferred, with opportunities for motivated new graduates to learn and grow.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in good standing.
• Current state licensure as Radiology Technologist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Scrub in and perform vascular, interventional, and surgical procedures per protocol.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during and after exams.
• Understand indications, contraindications, and contrast interactions of drugs used in IR.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Accredited radiologic technology program

ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist

State license as Radiology Technologist

BLS certification

Tools

Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography (ARRT)

Vascular-Interventional Radiology (ARRT)

Job description

• This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000*

• This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000*

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.

The Interventional Vascular Technologist collaborates closely with Vascular Surgeons and an experienced interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care during minimally invasive vascular procedures.

This is an exciting opportunity for an X-ray Technologist who enjoys working in a dynamic setting were clinical expertise, critical thinking, adaptability, and teamwork are valued. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication skills, including effective closed-loop communication, and is committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care. Prior interventional vascular experience is preferred, but we welcome motivated new graduates who are eager to learn and grow.

A caregiver in this position will work rotating shifts, with start times varying by week. Available start times include 7:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., and 8:30 a.m. Caregivers will also be on call one day per week and will work every fifth weekend, unless staffing needs require additional weekend coverage.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Utilize sterile or aseptic technique to scrub in and perform vascular, interventional, and surgical procedures per protocol.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Ensure patients safety and comfort during and after exams.
• Demonstrate understanding of primary purpose of drugs used in IR, indications, contraindications, contrast drug interactions and major effects.
• Record and maintain procedural data to include injection data, elapsed fluoroscopic time and procedural information.
• Monitor equipment, systems, clean equipment, and effects timely repair.
• Learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology
• Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and in good standing
• Current state licensure as a Radiology Technologist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist
• Certification in Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography: R.T.(R)(CV)(ARRT) or Vascular-Interventional Radiology: R.T.(R)(VI)(ARRT)
• Prior CT (Computed Tomography) experience
• Comfortable interpreting cross-sectional anatomy during procedures

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $34.50

Maximum hourly: $51.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).