About the position
The University of Miami UHealth/SoLé Mia opening September, 2025, will bring high-quality academic medicine to North Miami, Aventura and surrounding communities. Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties, including NCI-designated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the number-one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoLé Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as top-notch care from UHealth's nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs. UHealth/SoLé Mia has an exciting opportunity for a full time Special Procedures Tech 2 with a hire date of September, 2025. Be part of the UHealth Difference.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Assists 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.
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent.
- Certification in relevant specialty or field.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
