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Job Title

Interventional Vascular Technologist:

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus:

Department

Angio-Main Campus Hospital:

Job Code

D24030

Shift

Nights

Schedule

8:00pm-6:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

**This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000Join 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 caregiver in this position works nights| 8:00pm—6:30am. A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Utilize sterile or aseptic technique 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 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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist

• Knowledge of radiologic physics and computerized vascular equipment, so as to safely inject and image human vascular anatomy.

• Thorough knowledge of vascular anatomy and pathology sufficient to apply to interventional and diagnostic exams.

• Must be knowledgeable of sterile technique with ability to create and maintain sterile environment.

• Ability to function well with minimal to no supervision, especially during after hours call-in emergency service.

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.

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