Interventional Vascular Technologist

Cleveland Clinic; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital in Warrensville Heights is seeking an Interventional Vascular Technologist to join the Diagnostic Radiology-Diagnostics Institute. This Magnet Hospital delivers top-tier patient care with state-of-the-art technology and a collaborative team environment.

The ideal candidate will work with vascular surgeons on minimally invasive procedures and demonstrate strong communication and patient-care excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology.
• Registered Technologist credentialed by ARRT in good standing.
• Current state licensure as a Radiology Technologist.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Scrub in and perform vascular, interventional and surgical procedures per protocol.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams for cooperation.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during and after exams.
• Understand indications and contraindications of contrast and drugs used in IR.
• Record injection data, elapsed fluoroscopic time and procedural information.
• Monitor equipment, maintain cleanliness and coordinate timely repairs.
• Learn new information through periodic in-service programs and sessions.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology

Registered Technologist (ARRT) in good standing

Current state licensure as a Radiology Technologist

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or Red Cross)

Job description

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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 Vascular Technologist

Location

Warrensville Hts

Facility

South Pointe Hospital

Department

Diagnostic Radiology-Diagnostics Institute

Job Code

D24030

Shift

Days + Call

Schedule

7:00am-5:00pm/8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and experience healthcare at its best. This facility is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will provide stellar patient care, work with state-of-the-art technology and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Interventional Vascular Technologist collaborates closely with Vascular Surgeons and an experienced interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care during minimally invasive vascular procedures.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication skills, including effective closed-loop communication, and is committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care. Prior interventional vascular experience is preferred, but we welcome motivated new graduates who are eager to learn and grow.

A caregiver in this position worksM-F, 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.

• 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 and in good standing

• Current state licensure as a Radiology Technologist

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

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)

• Prior CT (Computed Tomography) experience

• Comfortable interpreting cross-sectional anatomy during procedures

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.

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.

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