Interventional Vascular Technologist, PRN

Cleveland Clinic•Great Barrington, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital, the Interventional Vascular Technologist provides technical assistance with diagnostic and interventional procedures. The technologist acquires and processes images, ensuring accuracy and clarity, and helps provide safe, effective patient care. This is a PRN (as-needed) position working days, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. There are no regular weekend shifts, though the caregiver may have to cover call on one holiday. The role involves preparing and supporting patients before, during, and after vascular-interventional studies; using sterile or aseptic technique; operating imaging and ancillary equipment; administering contrast agents; and adapting imaging and therapeutic procedures to improve diagnostic quality and outcomes. The caregiver also documents procedural data, manages and transmits images, processes billing, monitors and cleans equipment, reports malfunctions, and teaches students and new hires.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
Registered Technologist credential in good standing from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R.T.(R) (ARRT)).
Current state licensure as a Radiology Technologist.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of radiologic physics and computerized vascular equipment sufficient 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 General 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.

Responsibilities

Use sterile or aseptic technique to scrub in and perform vascular, interventional, and surgical procedures according to protocol.
Build effective working relationships and use a team approach to process improvement.
Perform duties when routine practices cannot be applied, including in high-stress situations.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support understanding and cooperation.
Check and prepare patients before vascular-interventional studies and ensure their safety and comfort during and after exams.
Set up or operate injectors to administer contrast agents; manually inject contrast when a pressure injector is not used.
Operate ancillary equipment appropriate to specific procedures.
Screen patients for procedural eligibility by understanding baseline laboratory requirements.
Demonstrate understanding of drugs used in interventional radiology, including their purposes, indications, contraindications, contrast-drug interactions, and major effects.
Position patients for radiographic exposure, adjust exposure factors, and process images.
Use professional judgment to adapt imaging and therapeutic procedures to improve diagnostic quality and therapeutic outcomes.
Acquire, archive, transmit, and print images through PACS; complete after-hours image transmission and appropriate paperwork.
Immediately report malfunctions to the help desk and PACS Administrator.
Process billing through RIS.
Record and maintain procedural data, including injection data, elapsed fluoroscopic time, and procedural information.
Monitor and clean equipment and systems and arrange timely repair.
Teach and instruct students and new hires.
Develop technical information and skills through periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.