CT Scan Technologist 1, Full-Time

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Hospital Imaging Services seeks a full-time Radiologic Technologist to work day/evening/night shifts at UTower. You will assist radiologists, prepare contrast, verify patient identity, and perform imaging procedures with strict safety and infection control standards.

You will operate independently or with the team, maintain equipment, and participate in quality improvement efforts while adhering to university policies and patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a relevant field.
• ARRT registration or certification.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant imaging experience.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Commitment to University values and patient care standards.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patients’ ID by checking their name and date of birth.
• Interviews patients to describe level of discomfort or pain before, during and after exams.
• Obtains necessary consent prior to procedures.
• Maintains and cleans equipment according to decontamination procedures.
• Supervises and performs imaging procedures under radiologist direction.
• Performs venipunctures, contrast administration, and related procedures safely.
• Notifies appropriate person of changes in patient status.
• Assists radiologist during procedures with necessary supplies.
• Follows safety, security and infection control standards.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Associate degree in relevant field

Job description

Shift: Full-Time (40 hrs.) Days, evenings, nights (depending on availability) occasional on call & weekends may be required Work Location: University of Miami Hospital - Imaging Services UTower CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Verifies patients’ ID by checking their name and date of birth. Conducts patient interviews to describe level of discomfort or pain prior to, during, and after the exam. Obtains necessary consent from patients before conducting procedures. Maintains and cleans all equipment in accordance with decontamination procedures. Supervises and performs imaging procedures under the direction of a radiologist using age appropriate standards of practice. Performs venipunctures, contrast administration, and other relevant procedures in a safe manner. Notifies appropriate person of any change(s) in patients’ status. Assists the radiologist throughout procedures, with all the necessary supplies. Follows safety, security, and infection control standards. Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure continuous improvement of services provided. Prepares automatic injector with proper contrast, adjusting all settings and parameters according to procedure requirements and radiologist preference. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment 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 in relevant field Certification and Licensing: ARRT registration Experience: Minimum 1 year 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. 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. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff 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. 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 of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.