Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem

University of Miami; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Miami Health System is seeking a part-time Radiologic Technologist to operate X-ray, MRI, and related imaging equipment. The role involves ensuring image quality, maintaining patient safety, and documenting patient data in the EMR system.

The candidate will review images for diagnostic value, position patients for imaging, and assist providers while traveling between MRI/clinical sites as needed. Bi-lateral travel and flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a relevant field required.
• Active Florida BXMO or RT license.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Willingness to travel/float between sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiologic and MRI equipment to produce diagnostic images.
• Review images for diagnostic quality and accuracy.
• Record patient histories and explain procedures for patient comfort.
• Monitor patient safety during scans and report abnormal signs.
• Position patients and prepare exam rooms and equipment.
• Enter patient data into EMR and prepare reports.
• Perform routine maintenance on imaging equipment.
• Adhere to university policies and safeguard assets.
• Travel between sites as needed.

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Patient positioning

EMR data entry

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology or related field

Current Florida BXMO or Radiologic Technologist license

BLS Certification

EKG Certificate

Medical Assistant Certification preferred

Tools

EMR system

Imaging equipment software

Job description

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 the necessary equipment is ready for use.
• Performs scheduled maintenance and minor emergency repairs on radiographic equipment.
• 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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Associate's degree in relevant field
• Certification and Licensing:
  • Current Florida Basic X-Ray Machine Operator (BXMO) or Radiologic Technologist (RT) license
  • BLS Certification
  • EKG Certificate
  • Medical Assistant Certification preferred
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Department Specific Functions:
  • Perform radiological tests for concierge patients.
  • Enter patient medical information into Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
  • Show patients to exam rooms and prepare them to see the providers.
  • Operate medical equipment used to administer routine diagnostic tests:
    • Routine X-rays
    • Bone Density
    • Pulmonary function test
    • Hearing and vision test
    • EKG
  • Assist providers with patient examinations and procedures. Must be willing to travel/float between sites.

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: Part time

Employee Type: Temporary-Intermittent