Interventional Technologist - Neuro Interventional Radiology

Interventional Technologist - Neuro Interventional Radiology

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.

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 8:00AM – 4:30PM, with on-call requirements.

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.
• 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 R.T.(R) (ARRT) and in good standing
• Current state licensure as a Radiology Technologist (RL)
• Basic Life Support certification

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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)
• Previous experience in a high volume angiography department
• 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

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.
• Records and maintains procedural data to include injection data, elapsed fluoroscopic time and procedural information.
• Provides after hours standby call in service.
• Monitors equipment, systems, cleans equipment and effects timely repair.
• Teaches and instructs students and new hires.
• Learns new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

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