Interventional Technologist - Neuro Interventional Radiology

ccf; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System Akron General is seeking an Interventional Technologist for the Neuro Interventional Radiology lab. You will support cutting-edge vascular procedures, assist in diagnostic and interventional cases, and help image acquisition and post-processing.

The role requires graduate of Radiologic Technology program, ARRT(R) registration, state licensure (RL) and BLS, with training on sterile technique. Shift is 8:00am-4:30pm with on-call; sign-on bonus up to $5,000.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT(R) RT(R) credential in good standing.
• Current state licensure as Radiology Technologist (RL).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• 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 drugs used in IR, indications, contraindications, and contrast interactions.
• Record and maintain procedural data including injection data and elapsed fluoroscopic time.
• Monitor equipment, perform timely repairs and maintain cleanliness.
• Contribute to ongoing education through in-service programs.

Skills

Patient education

Patient safety

Record keeping

Equipment monitoring

Education

Graduate of Radiologic Technology program

ARRT(R) RT(R) credential

State licensure as Radiology Technologist (RL)

BLS certification

Tools

Radiologic equipment

Angio/interventional imaging

Sterile technique

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Interventional Technologist - Neuro Interventional Radiology

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

Neuro Interventional Lab-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

D24030

Shift

Days + Call

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

Job Details

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

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.

Interventional Vascular Technologists are specialized Interventional Radiologists that support the most cutting-edge therapies offered at Cleveland Clinic. They provide technical assistance in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures as well as a acquire all imaging and post processing of images.

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 4:30PM, with on-call requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Utilize sterile or aseptic techniques 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 R.T.(R) (ARRT) and in good standing

• Current state licensure as a Radiology Technologist (RL)

• Basic Life Support certification

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist

• Certification in Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography: R.T.(R)(CV)(ARRT) or Vascular-Interventional Radiology: R.T.(R)(VI)(ARRT)

• Previous experience in ahigh volume angiography department

• Knowledge of radiologic physics and computerized vascular equipment to safely inject and image human vascular anatomy

• Knowledge of vascular anatomy and pathology sufficient to apply to interventional and diagnostic exams

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.
• Records and maintains procedural data to include injection data, elapsed fluoroscopic time and procedural information.
• Provides after hours standby call in service.
• Monitors equipment, systems, cleans equipment and effects timely repair.
• Teaches and instructs students and new hires.
• Learns new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

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