CT Scan Technologist 1 (U), Full-Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami Hospital imaging team is seeking a full-time Radiologic Technologist to verify patient identity, interview for discomfort, obtain consent, and perform imaging under a radiologist's direction. You will operate and maintain imaging equipment, ensuring safety and infection control standards within UTower Imaging Services.

Qualifications include an Associate degree in radiologic technology, ARRT registration, and at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in radiologic technology or relevant field.
• ARRT registration or eligibility required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant imaging experience.
• Accurate and detail-oriented in procedures and records.
• Ability to organize and prioritize under pressure.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as needed.
• Commitment to University values and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identity and consent prior to imaging.
• Performs imaging procedures under radiologist direction.
• Prepares and calibrates equipment, maintains decontamination standards.
• Assists radiologist with procedures and supplies.
• Notifies changes in patient status to the appropriate staff.
• Adheres to safety, infection control, and quality improvement practices.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of imaging services.
• Works independently or in collaboration with the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Shift: Full-Time - (40 hrs. M-F) Days (depending on availability) (Occasional on-call and rotating weekends may be required) Work Location: University of Miami Hospital - UTower Imaging Services

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.

• medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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

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The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.