Interventional Technologist - Neuro Interventional Radiology

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking an Interventional Technologist for Neuro Interventional Radiology. The role supports imaging and procedures in a high-volume lab, with a 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM schedule and on-call requirements.

Ideal candidates are ARRT(R) certified radiology technologists, with active state licensure and BLS. Join a renowned health system delivering exceptional patient care and professional growth in Akron, OH.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT(R) registered technologist in good standing.
• Current state licensure as a 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.
• Record injection data, elapsed fluoroscopic time, and procedural information.
• Monitor and maintain equipment; arrange timely repairs.
• Learn new skills through in-service programs and professional sessions.

Skills

Sterile techniques

Patient education

Data recording

Procedural support

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

ARRT(R) registered technologist in good standing

Current state licensure as Radiology Technologist

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Radiology equipment familiarity

Job description

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 Summary

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

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 Details

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 cquire all imaging and post processing of images.

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

Role Expectations

• 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

• Graduate of an accredited school of R adiologic T echnology
• 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

• 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

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities.

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.

Policy

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Influenza Program

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Equal Opportunity

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vie