Interventional Specialty Tech-Radiology Interventional Radio

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Professional certification incentives

Medical and dental insurance

Job summary

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to join the Interventional Radiology Department. Under fluoroscopy supervision, you will assist with diagnostic and interventional procedures across vascular, cardiology, and neuroscience service lines, serving patients from infancy to geriatrics.

You will perform in a multipurpose role, maintain a safe care environment, and adhere to MetroHealth policies and Ohio Department of Health regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalence.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Possess a valid Radiographer License for the State of Ohio.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) with ARRT.
• ACLS or obtains within 1 year of hire.
• BLS Certification from the AHA or obtains within probationary period.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work on-call hours on a rotating basis.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnostic and interventional procedures across vascular, cardiology, cardiothoracic, interventional radiology, and neuroscience service lines.
• Serve a patient population ranging from infancy to geriatric.
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for procedures involving fluoroscopy.
• Function in a multipurpose role per policies and regulations, including ODH guidelines.
• Uphold MetroHealth's mission, values, and customer service standards.

Skills

Fluoroscopy

Interventional procedures

Patient care

On-call availability

Education

High school diploma

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Valid Ohio Radiographer License

ARRT Certification

Tools

C-arm

EKG interpretation

Job description

• $10K Sign On Bonus*** External applicants only

For nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System's mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, through our state-of-the-art Level One Trauma Center, cutting-edge specialty care units, and dedicated caregivers, the system is working at the forefront of medicine to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities.

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: Rotation

Join our Interventional Radiology Department at MetroHealth!

Primary Skills Utilized/learned

• Under the general supervision of the fluoroscopy operator, assists with a variety of diagnostic and interventional procedures, which encompass the vascular, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, interventional radiology, and neuroscience service lines.
• The patient population shall range from infancy through geriatric.
• Provides a safe and supporting care environment for those patients undergoing procedures involving the use of fluoroscopy.
• Functions in a multipurpose role depending of the needs of the individual patient and operator, and in line with The MetroHealth System approved policies and procedures and in accordance with specific governing ODH regulations.
• Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

MetroHealth offers industry-leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance. As a public employer, employees participate in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Possess a valid Radiographer License for the State of Ohio.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or obtains within 1 year of hire
• Possess a BLS Certification from the AHA or obtains within the standard probationary period.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work on-call hours on a rotating basis to meet the needs of the department.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of related experience with advanced certification through the ARRT in Vascular Interventional and/or Cardiac Interventional Radiography.
• Experience in the use of computers and sophisticated diagnostic equipment.
• Basic knowledge of cardiac anatomy, hemodynamics, and ability to interpret ECGs.
• Experience working with a sterile field using sterile technique.
• Experience operating a C-arm.

Physical Demands

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Ability to lift 250-300 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to push/pull up to 500 pounds with assistance.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
• Requires some exposure to chemicals and cleaning products.