Cleveland Clinic Indian River
Location
Akron, OH | United States
Job description
req#: 246144
Location: Akron, OH
Facilities: Akron General Medical Center ,
Professional Area: Allied Health
Department: 9479 Cardiac Catheterization-Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Job Code: AK0861
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days + Call
Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, the No. 1 hospital in the Akron Metropolitan Area, where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. At Akron General, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.
As a Senior Radiology Technician Heart and Vascular, you will work within the Heart Cardiac Catheterization Lab and the Electrophysiology Lab. You will be responsible for performing procedures, properly operating equipment, and recording results in a timely manner. Your primary duties will include but are not limited to:
• Preparing patients for diagnostic procedures including pulse assessment and sterile field preparation.
• Performing exams as directed to ensure appropriate views of anatomy are taken for an accurate diagnosis.
• Conversing with patients prior and after exams to make sure they are comfortable and understand procedures.
• Operating and maintains radiology equipment used for procedures.
The Ideal caregiver is someone who:
• Can work well in a team-building environment.
• Has strong multitasking and time management skills.
• Has strong critical thinking skills.
• Can adapt to frequently changing situations and make complex decisions.
• Has a Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate and is certified as a Registered Technologist by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R) (ARRT).
A caregiver in this position will have access to professional development within the team, including the opportunity to learn to scrub in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) once the physicians feel the employee is ready. There is also an opportunity to take a certification called RCIS.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
Education:
Certifications:
•Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R) (ARRT), in good standing required.
•Current state licensure (RL) required.
•Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
•Certification in Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography: (R)(CV)(ARRT) preferred
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