Interventional Vascular Technologist

Cleveland Clinic

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. 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 Details Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, 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. As an Interventional Vascular Technologist, you will provide technical assistance in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures. Some of your responsibilities will include acquiring images, processing images and providing emergency on call assistance. A PRN caregiver in this position works 7:30am—6:00pm or 12:00pm—10:30pm. Rotates Saturday or Sunday weekend shift. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Utilize sterile or aseptic techniques 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. Set-up or operate injector to administer contrast agents for procedures and manually inject contrast agent if no pressure injector is utilized. Operate ancillary equipment adherent to specific procedures. Check and prepare patients prior to Vascular-Interventional study. Screen patients for ability to undergo procedure by understanding baseline lab requirements. Position patients to obtain radiographic exposure. Acquire, archive, transmit and print images via PACS. Complete after-hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork. Report malfunctions to help desk and PACS Administrator. Process billing via RIS. 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.

Requirements

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 (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
Knowledge of sterile technique with the ability to create and maintain a sterile environment
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.

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

Acquiring images
Processing images
Providing emergency on call assistance
Utilize sterile or aseptic techniques 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.
Set-up or operate injector to administer contrast agents for procedures and manually inject contrast agent if no pressure injector is utilized.
Operate ancillary equipment adherent to specific procedures.
Check and prepare patients prior to Vascular-Interventional study.
Screen patients for ability to undergo procedure by understanding baseline lab requirements.
Position patients to obtain radiographic exposure.
Acquire, archive, transmit and print images via PACS.
Complete after-hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.
Report malfunctions to help desk and PACS Administrator.
Process billing via RIS.
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.