Interventional Radiology Technologist

Senior Interventional Vascular TechJoin 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 days + 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 occursMaintain 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 programRegistered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R) (ARRT), in good standingCurrent state licensure (RL)Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationPreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Certification in Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography: (R)( CV)( ARRT)One or two years of experience as a diagnostic technologistOR one year of experience in special proceduresPhysical 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 requiredThe 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: review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.