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 createsteppingstonestoward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.
Interventional Vascular Technologists arespecializedInterventional Radiologists that support the mostcutting-edgetherapies offered at Cleveland Clinic.They provide technicalassistancein performing diagnostic and interventional procedures as well asacquireall imaging and post processing of images.In this role, you will help patients get back on the road to wellness through these minimally invasive procedures that allow for a faster recovery time.
A caregiver in this position worksvaryingdays from7:00AM– 5:30PM, with on-call requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Utilize sterile or aseptictechniqueto scrub in and perform vascular,interventionaland surgical procedures per protocol.
Educate patientsregardingprocedures,equipmentand exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.
Ensure patients safety and comfort during and after exams.
Set-up oroperateinjectorto administer contrast agents for procedures.
Manually inject contrast agent if no pressure injector isutilized.
Operate ancillary equipment adherent to specific procedures.
Demonstrate understanding of primary purpose of drugs used in IR, indications, contraindications, contrast druginteractionsand major effects.
Record andmaintainprocedural data to include injection data, elapsed fluoroscopictimeand procedural information.
Monitor equipment and systems, clean equipment,and effecttimelyrepair.
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 ofRadiologicTechnology
Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistsR.T.(R) (ARRT)and in good standing
Current state licensure as a Radiology Technologist(RL)
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)
Previousexperience in ahigh-volumeangiography 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.
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.
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