Senior Interventional Vascular Tech

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital in Akron seeks a Senior Interventional Vascular Tech to support the Heart Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Electrophysiology Lab. You will perform procedures, operate equipment, and document results accurately while collaborating with the team.

The ideal candidate has ARRT certification, state licensure, and BLS, with 1–2 years of interventional experience; a Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography credential is preferred.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of approved School of Radiologic Technology program.
• Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), in good standing.
• Current state licensure (RL).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform exams as directed by physician to ensure appropriate views of anatomy are taken that will facilitate an accurate diagnosis.
• Assist physician directly, utilizing sterile technique for all invasive procedures.
• Prepare patient for diagnostic procedures including pulse assessment and sterile field preparation.
• Participate in assessment and quality of equipment and daily operational supplies with the department Manager and makes recommendations accordingly.
• Take emergency call after hours and on weekends when the need for emergent procedures occurs
• Maintain adequate level of supplies and proficient with inventory management system.
• Notify appropriate personnel to ensure proper maintenance of equipment.
• Assist in other areas of Heart and Vascular, if needed, if there is no other work in the designated department.
• Conduct patient education, screening, and scheduling.
• Assist with set up and execution of procedures and transportation of patients.
• Attend continuing education programs and complete mandatory training to maintain licensure, position specific ongoing competencies and professional growth.

Skills

ARRT Registered

BLS Certification

State Licensure

Education

Radiologic Technology program

Tools

Radiology Equipment

Job description

Job Title

Senior Interventional Vascular Tech

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

Heart and Vascular Center-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

D24030

Shift

Days + Call

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm

Job Details

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Akron General, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family .

As a Senior Radiology Technician Heart and Vascular, you will work within the Heart Cardiac Catheterization Lab and the Electrophysiology Lab. You will be responsible for performing procedures, properly operating equipment, and recording results in a timely manner .

A caregiver in this position works d ays +calls, from 7:00AM-3:30PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform exams as directed by physician to ensure appropriate views of anatomy are taken that will facilitate an accurate diagnosis.
• Assist physician directly, utilizing sterile technique for all invasive procedures.
• Prepare patient for diagnostic procedures including pulse assessment and sterile field preparation.
• Participate in assessment and quality of equipment and daily operational supplies with the department Manager and makes recommendations accordingly.
• Take emergency call after hours and on weekends when the need for emergent procedures occurs
• Maintain adequate level of supplies and proficient with inventory management system.
• Notify appropriate personnel to ensure proper maintenance of equipment.
• Assist in other areas of Heart and Vascular, if needed, if there is no other work in the designated department.
• Conduct patient education, screening, and scheduling.
• Assist with set up and execution of procedures and transportation of patients.
• Attend continuing education programs and complete mandatory training to maintain licensure, position specific ongoing competencies and professional growth.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Successful completion of approved School of Radiologic Technology program
• Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R) (ARRT), in good standing
• Current state licensure (RL)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Certification in Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography: (R)( CV)( ARRT)
• One or two years of experience as a diagnostic technologist
• OR one year of experience in special 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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