Interventional Technologist - Neuro Interventional Radiology

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is hiring an Interventional Vascular Technologist to support diagnostic and interventional procedures, perform imaging, and post-process images. The role requires ARRT(R) credentials, state licensure, and BLS; candidates should be able to scrub in and assist while educating patients.

Typical hours are days 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with on-call responsibilities. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is offered, reflecting the critical nature of the position within our radiology

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Scrub in and perform vascular, interventional, and surgical procedures.
• Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during and after exams.
• Record injection data, fluoroscopic time, and procedural information.
• Monitor and maintain equipment and perform timely repairs.
• Attend in-service programs and professional sessions.

Skills

Radiologic Technology

ARRT(R) RT(R)

CVIR/Radiology

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Tools

Vascular imaging equipment

Sterile technique

Job description

• This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000*
• 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 acquire all imaging and post processing of images.

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM - 4:30PM plus on call.

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
• Basic Life Support certification

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)
• 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.

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.).