Special Procedures Technologist 3, Full Time

University of Miami; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Special Procedures Technologist III at the University of Miami Health System participates in interventional radiology procedures by operating radiographic equipment to obtain high-quality diagnostic images while minimizing radiation exposure.

The role assists radiologists during complex procedures, maintains sterile technique, and supports patient comfort, safety, and education throughout the process. This full-time position offers growth within a leading academic health system.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; relevant field.
• Certification/licensing per department requirements.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with interventional procedures and obtain high-quality images.
• Maintain sterile technique and infection control.
• Apply radiation protection principles to minimize exposure.
• Prepare patients and document procedure details.
• Assist radiologists and monitor patient status.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Technical proficiency

Education

Associate degree in relevant field

Job description

The Special Procedures Technologist 3 assists with the day-to-day operations of interventional radiology and during complex procedures through the operation of radiographic equipment to obtain the highest quality diagnostic images with the least amount of radiation exposure The incumbent provides various imaging services to assist interventional physicians in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures. The Special Procedures Technologist 2 maintains efficient workflow of the section and promotes UCARE goals to achieve the highest quality care and customer service.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• 1. Verifies the patient’s ID by checking their name and date of birth.
• 2. Assist with patient interviews before a procedure and documents all relevant information.
• 3. Ensures that the attending radiologist obtains the proper informed consent.
• 4. Prepares the patient for procedures to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• 5. Notifies appropriate person of any change(s) in patients’ status.
• 6. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures and strictly practices aseptic technique.
• 7. Assists the radiologist throughout procedures with all the necessary supplies.
• 8. Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• 9. Positions the patient for the examination and obtains good technical quality scout film of the area before starting procedures.
• 10. Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of the patient during the procedure.
• 11. Initiates life support measures for patients and assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitation during medical emergencies.
• 12. Maintains working knowledge of all patient monitoring devices.
• 13. Provides patient education in collaboration with other department staff.
• 14. 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 in relevant field required
• Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

• competitive salaries
• 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.