Cleveland Clinic
RT Interventional Vascular Technologist – Cardiac Cath Lab
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
Overview
RT Interventional Vascular Technologist – Cardiac Cath Lab at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital. Interventional Vascular Technologists are specialized Interventional Radiologists that support the most cutting-edge therapies offered at Cleveland Clinic. As an Interventional Vascular Technologist in the Cath Lab, you will provide technical assistance with diagnostic and interventional procedures. Using your training and advanced knowledge, you will acquire and process all images, ensuring accuracy and clarity. In this role, you will gain ample experience, resources to learn and grow and encouragement as you find your place within the Cleveland Clinic system and make a difference in the lives of patients every day.
A caregiver in this role works nights from 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Schedule Night shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Responsibilities 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.
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 patient 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.
Process billing via RIS.
Record and maintain procedural data to include injection data, elapsed fluoroscopic time and procedural information.
Monitor equipment, keep systems clean, and arrange 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.
minimum qualifications
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
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
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
IV skills
Pay and benefits Pay ranges vary and may be shown on independent job search websites; they do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Salary specifics may be discussed during the application and hiring process.
Job details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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.
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A caregiver in this role works nights from 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Schedule Night shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Responsibilities 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.
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 patient 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.
Process billing via RIS.
Record and maintain procedural data to include injection data, elapsed fluoroscopic time and procedural information.
Monitor equipment, keep systems clean, and arrange 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.
minimum qualifications
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
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
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
IV skills
Pay and benefits Pay ranges vary and may be shown on independent job search websites; they do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Salary specifics may be discussed during the application and hiring process.
Job details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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.
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