Interventional Vascular Technologist

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking an Interventional Vascular Technologist to support diagnostic and interventional procedures, acquiring imaging and post-processing. This role involves fast, accurate action in a minimally invasive setting with on-call commitments and weekend rotation.

The candidate will scrub in, educate patients, and monitor safety while operating contrast injectors and imaging equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology is required.
• ARRT(R) credential in good standing is required.
• Current state licensure as Radiology Technologist (RL) is required.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross is required.

Responsibilities

• Scrub in and perform vascular, interventional and surgical procedures per protocol using sterile technique.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure understanding.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during and after exams.
• Set-up or operate injectors to administer contrast agents.
• Manually inject contrast agent if needed.
• Operate ancillary equipment per procedure requirements.
• Understand drugs used in IR and their interactions and effects.
• Record and maintain procedural data including injection data and fluoroscopic time.
• Monitor and maintain equipment, cleaning and timely repair.
• Pursue continuous learning through in-service programs and professional sessions.

Skills

Sterile technique

Patient education

On-call readiness

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

ARRT R.T.(R) credential

State licensure as Radiology Technologist (RL)

Tools

BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Radiology equipment familiarity

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 us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.

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 acquiring all imaging and post processing of images. In this role, you will help patients get back on the road to wellness through these minimally invasive procedures that allow for a faster recovery time.

A caregiver in this role days from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. with on-call requirements, including rotating evening, weekend, and holiday coverage. The call rotation is typically every 6th or 7th weekend and one night per every two weeks. Caregivers must be able to arrive at Akron General within 30 minutes when on call.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Utilize sterile or aseptic technique 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.
• Set-up or operate injectors to administer contrast agents for procedures.
• Manually inject contrast agent if no pressure injector is utilized.
• Operate ancillary equipment adherent to specific procedures.
• 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 and systems, clean equipment, and effect 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 (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
• 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

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 a high-volume angiography department

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.

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.).