Special Procedures Technologist 3 (H)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

50d

About The Position

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. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. Transforming lives With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

Requirements

Associate degree in relevant field
Certification in relevant specialty or field
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
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.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.
Commitment to the University’s core values.

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.
Interviews patients 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.
Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan.
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.