Interventional Vascular Technologist

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio is hiring an Interventional Vascular Technologist to support advanced IR therapies and imaging in a world-class care environment. You will scrub in for vascular, interventional, and surgical procedures, educate patients, ensure safety and comfort, and record procedural data while complying with licensing and safety standards.

Preferred ARRT R.T.(R) CV/VI credentials, current radiologic licensure, BLS, and about one year of experience; shifts are

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Registered Technologist credentialed by ARRT R.T.(R) in good standing.
• Current state licensure as a Radiology Technologist.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Demonstrate understanding of primary purpose of drugs used in IR, indications, contraindications, contrast drug interactions and major effects.
• Position patients to obtain radiographic exposure.
• 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.

Skills

Interventional Radiology

Patient education

Safety focus

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

ARRT R.T.(R) credential

Current state licensure as Radiology Technologist

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Interventional Vascular Technologists are specialized Interventional Radiologists that support the most cutting-edge therapies offered at Cleveland Clinic. In this role, it will be your job to acquire all imaging and post-processing of images while adhering to all state, local and federal licensing regulations.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 3:30PM or 8:00AM – 4:30PM.

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.
• Demonstrate understanding of primary purpose of drugs used in IR, indications, contraindications, contrast drug interactions and major effects.
• Position patients to obtain radiographic exposure.
• 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 Radiologic Technologist
• Certification in Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography R.T.(R)(CV)(ARRT) or Vascular-Interventional Radiology R.T.(R)(VI)(ARRT)
• 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
• Experience in high volume angiography department

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.

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.).