Interventional Radiology Technologist

Cleveland Clinic; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital in Port St. Lucie, FL seeks an Interventional Radiology Technologist to perform a variety of imaging procedures and support patient care.

The role involves minimally invasive techniques guided by imaging, with an emphasis on safety and coordinating with the healthcare team. The caregiver will work 4 ten-hour shifts, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM, with on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT registered.
• Florida license as a General Radiographer (RAD).
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties involved with various technical procedures to detect pathology.
• Perform routine imaging, emergent, invasive and special procedures.
• Coordinate and answer questions regarding scheduling, patient information, networking and informatics.
• Document in chart upon completion of procedures.
• Provide copies of imaging studies.

Skills

ARRT registered

BLS certification

Strong teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology

Florida General Radiographer license (RAD)

Tools

Radiology equipment knowledge

Job description

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

Join Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital’s team of caregivers that provide top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Port St. Lucie. Opening its doors in 2013 and expanding in 2017, this state-of-the‑art acute care facility has 177 patient rooms and offers services in a wide variety of specialties to meet community needs. You'll be supported as you follow your dreams and find where you belong, here at Tradition Hospital.

Interventional Radiology is dedicated to the development and application of imaging to guide minimally invasive techniques utilized in diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of conditions. Tradition Hospital is home to the only department in all of Cleveland Clinic to have all four modalities in one department – interventional, cardiac cath, neuro and vascular. Having all four modalities in one department offers a wide array of learning and growth opportunities for Interventional Radiology Technologists as your work will always be interesting and broaden your knowledge base. No two cases are the same, as this team performs many procedures and has mastered being able to switch gears in a fast‑paced setting. Doctors on this team stay up to date on the newest devices and techniques, so Technologists can train in and learn about these innovative techniques and devices.

A caregiver in this position works 4 10-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, from 7:00AM – 5:30PM, with on‑call requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform duties involved with various technical procedures to detect pathology.
• Perform routine imaging, emergent, invasive and special procedures.
• Improve patient care and workflows by providing support, education and assistance to patients and caregivers.
• Safely operate equipment and maintain standards while performing procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean and economical operation.
• Coordinate and answer questions regarding scheduling, patient information, networking and informatics.
• Document in chart upon completion of procedures.
• Complete and send electronic data.
• Provide copies of imaging studies.
• Inspect equipment to ensure proper orientation and contact service if necessary.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the work area with items necessary to perform the daily schedule.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology
• Registered through the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT)
• Florida license as a General Radiographer (RAD)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Two years of experience as an Imaging Technologist in an acute care imaging setting
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations
• Neuro experience strongly preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting at a workstation or desk; requires standing; work may include occasional pushing and/or pulling, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Work requires finger dexterity and eye hand coordination to operate a computer keyboard at a moderate skill level.
• Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests and to work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self‑control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
• Special Demands: Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing needs, carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities; self‑starting and self‑motivating; working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish work at hand.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

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