Radiologic Technologist

University of Miami; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Competitive salary

Job summary

The University of Miami’s UHealth Department of Orthopaedics seeks a full-time Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic examinations at our Doral, FL location. You will operate radiologic equipment, ensure safety, document patient data, and support diagnostic imaging across services.

Requirements include an Associate degree in a relevant field, Florida radiologic technologist license, ARRT certification, and a minimum of one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Radiologic Technology or related field.
• State of Florida license in Radiologic Technology; ARRT Certification.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant radiologic experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiologic examinations and produce radiographs for diagnostic purposes.
• Review developed x-rays and verify image quality for diagnostic use.
• Explain procedures, ensure patient safety, and monitor patient conditions during scans.
• Position and immobilize patients and adjust exposure settings.
• Maintain and file patient data, reports and materials; perform routine equipment maintenance.

Skills

Radiologic procedures

Patient safety

Image evaluation

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology or related field

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Imaging controls

Job description

The University of Miami UHealth Department of Orthopaedics is currently seeking a full time Radiologic Technologist to work in Doral, FL. The Radiologic Technologist sees patients referred for radiological examinations and produces radiographs to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems. An employee in this position operates with the goal of preventing patients from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS The incumbent in this position operates radiologic and magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. Reviews and evaluates developed x-rays, video tape, and computer-generated information to determine whether images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes. Records thorough and accurate patient medical histories. Explains procedures, observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan, monitors patients’ conditions and reactions, and reports abnormal signs to a physician. Positions and immobilizes patients on examining table. Arranges imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance. Records, processes, maintains patient data and treatment records, and prepares reports. Organizes examination rooms, ensuring that necessary equipment is ready for use. Performs scheduled maintenance and minor emergency repairs on radiographic equipment. Responsible for carrying out x-ray procedures as ordered by physicians. Helps prepare patient for x-ray and reports results on necessary forms. Responsible for scanning, sorting and filing of films Checks x-ray supplies and maintain equipment to the best of his/her ability. Advises supervisor and medical staff of any problems with x-ray procedures, efficiency, safety and overall service. Track records of all x-rays taken daily. Track monthly graphs of patient count. Processes x-rays requested from other doctors and receives x-rays from other facilities.

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: State of Florida license in Radiologic Technology ARRT Certification Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

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.

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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.