Interventional Vascular Technologist

## At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. ## We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and **The Power of Every One.** ### Job Title Interventional Vascular Technologist ### Location Cleveland ### Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus ### Department Vascular Surgery-Main Campus Hospital ### Job Code D24030 ### Shift Days + Call ### Schedule 6:00am-2:30pm ### Job Summary ### Job Details **\*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000\***Join 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.The Interventional Vascular Technologist collaborates closely with Vascular Surgeons and an experienced interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care during minimally invasive vascular procedures. This is an exciting opportunity for an X-ray Technologist who enjoys working in a dynamic setting were clinical expertise, critical thinking, adaptability, and teamwork are valued. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication skills, including effective closed-loop communication, and is committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care. Prior interventional vascular experience is preferred, but we welcome motivated new graduates who are eager to learn and grow. **A caregiver in this position works M-F| varying shifts| shared on-call rotation required, including approximately one primary call shift and one secondary call shift per week, with weekend call approximately every sixth weekend.**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 - Certification in Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography: R.T.(R)(CV)(ARRT) or Vascular-Interventional Radiology: R.T.(R)(VI)(ARRT) - Prior CT (Computed Tomography) experience - Comfortable interpreting cross-sectional anatomy during procedures **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 pr…