Interventional Vascular Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500* Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, 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. Interventional Vascular Technologists are specialized Interventional Radiologists that support the most cutting-edge therapies offered at Cleveland Clinic. In this role, you will assist physicians with minimally invasive, image-guided vascular procedures, including angioplasty, stenting and thrombolysis. You will use fluoroscopic equipment to capture images of blood vessels. By doing so, you will be able to intervene on a patient's potential heart blockages that could cause a heart attack, leading to saving their lives. Taking on this opportunity will not only allow you to advance your skills but can also lead to cross-training in Electrophysiology and additional educational training. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 5:30PM or 7:30AM – 6:00PM, 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. Sets-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, 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 Successful completion of 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 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) Experience in high volume angiography department 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.Pay RangeMinimum hourly: $34.50Maximum hourly: $51.00The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).Job ID: 322033Employment Type: 7:00am-5:30pm/7:30am-6:00pmJob Area: Allied HealthPosted Date: 28/07/2026