Special Procedures Technologist 2 Doral, Part-time

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The University of Miami Health System at Doral has an exciting opportunity for a Special Procedures Technologist 2.

Shift: Part-Time (20 hrs.) Days, evenings, nights (depending on availability)

occasional on call and weekends may be required

Work Location: UM Hospital and Clinics - Doral UHealth

• Verifies the patient's ID by checking their name and date of birth. Corroborates patient's clinical history and ensures information is documented and available for use.
• Assist with patient interviews before a procedure and documents all relevant information.
• Ensures that the attending radiologist obtains the proper informed consent.
• Prepares the patient for procedures to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety. Notifies appropriate person of any change(s) in patients' status.
• Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures and strictly practices aseptic technique.
• Assists the radiologist throughout procedures with all the necessary supplies.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Positions the patient for the examination and obtains good technical quality scout film of the area before starting procedures.
• Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of the patient during the procedure.
• Initiates life support measures for patients and assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitation during medical emergencies.
• Maintains working knowledge of all patient monitoring devices.
• Provides patient education in collaboration with other department staff.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Associate degree or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University's core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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