Special Procedures Technologist 2 - Lennar, Full Time

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Miami Health System seeks a Special Procedures Technologist II to support interventional radiology at Lennar Foundation Medical Center in Coral Gables. The role emphasizes high-quality diagnostic imaging with minimized radiation exposure and patient safety throughout complex procedures.

The incumbent will assist radiologists, manage equipment, enforce sterile technique, and participate in life-support activities if needed, ensuring efficient workflow and excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Certification in radiology or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

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.
• Assists with patient interviews 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.
• Adheres to University and unit‑level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Deadline management

Discretion with confidential info

Independent or team work

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Certification in radiology or related field

Job description

Special Procedures Technologist – Level II

Location: Lennar Foundation Medical Center in Coral Gables.

The Special Procedures Technologist 2 assists with the day-to‑day operations of interventional radiology and during complex procedures through the operation of radiographic equipment to obtain highest quality diagnostic images with the least amount of radiation exposure.

The Special Procedures Technologist 2 provides various imaging services to assist interventional physicians in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures.

The incumbent maintains efficient workflow of the section and promotes UCARE goals to achieve the highest quality care and customer service.

Job Functions

• 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.
• Assists with patient interviews 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.
• 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 degree or equivalent
• Certification and Licensing: Certification in relevant specialty or field
• Experience: Minimum 3 years 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.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

• competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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.