Interventional Vascular Technologist

Cleveland Clinic•Great Barrington, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital, a Magnet Hospital, involves working as an Interventional Vascular Technologist. In this specialized role, you will support cutting-edge therapies by providing technical assistance with diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensuring the accurate and clear acquisition and processing of all images. The role offers opportunities for professional growth within the Cleveland Clinic system, where caregivers are encouraged to make a difference in patients' lives daily by upholding a commitment to excellence and transforming the patient experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology
Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists [R.T.(R) (ARRT)] in good standing
Current state licensure as a Radiology Technologist
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association or 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

Nice To Haves

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 a high-volume Angiography Department
Previous Interventional Radiology experience

Responsibilities

Utilize sterile or aseptic technique to scrub in and perform vascular, interventional and surgical procedures per protocol.
Establish effective working relationships and utilize a team approach to process improvement.
Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.
Check and prepare patients prior to Vascular-Interventional study and ensure patients safety and comfort during and after exams.
Set-up or operate injectors to administer contrast agents for procedures.
Apply EKG leads and pulse oximetry monitoring.
Administer oxygen and IV fluids and initiate oxygen therapy.
Use and prepare wires, catheters, balloons and other devices.
Manually inject contrast agent if no pressure injector is utilized.
Operate ancillary equipment adherent to specific procedures.
Screen patients for ability to undergo procedure by understanding baseline lab requirements.
Demonstrate understanding of primary purpose of drugs used in IR, indications, contraindications, contrast drug interactions and major effects.
Position patient to obtain radiographic exposure, adjust exposure factors and process images.
Adapt imaging and therapeutic procedures with professional judgment to improve diagnostic quality and therapeutic outcome.
Acquire, archive, transmit and print images via PACS and complete after-hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.
Immediately report malfunctions to help desk and PACS Administrator.
Processes billing via RIS.
Record and maintain procedural data to include injection data, elapsed fluoroscopic time and procedural information.
Monitor equipment, systems, cleans equipment and effect timely repair.
Teach and instruct students and new hires.
Learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.