Interventional Vascular Technologist

Interventional Vascular TechnologistJoin Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital 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 work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.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 acquire all imaging and post processing of images.A caregiver in this position works days, from 7:00 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m. + on-call, weekends, holiday rotation and the ability to float to Hillcrest location requirements.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 technologyRegistered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and in good standingCurrent state licensure as a Radiology TechnologistBasic Life Support certificationPreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:One year of experience as a General Radiologic TechnologistCardiovascular-Interventional Radiography: R.T.(R)(CV)(ARRT) or Vascular-Interventional Radiology: R.T.(R)(VI)(ARRT) certificationKnowledge of radiologic physics and computerized vascular equipment to safely inject and image human vascular anatomyKnowledge of vascular anatomy and pathology sufficient to apply to interventional and diagnostic examsExperience in a high-volume angiography departmentOur caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/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.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.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 Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.