CAT Scan Technologist, Imaging Services, Per Diem (PD)

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Shift: (Per Diem (PD) 8 - 25 hrs. per week, M-F) Days, evenings, flexible shift, on call rotational coverage and weekends may be needed.

Work Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Radiology Imaging Services UTower (Miami)

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The CAT Scan Technologist - PRN obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns. The incumbent also produces computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of specific areas, as required by the departmental procedures. Additionally, an employee in this position performs obstetric, gynecological, abdominal, and retroperitoneais scans, ultrasound techniques and examinations, and radiation therapy localization.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.

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 QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Associate degree in relevant field requiredExperience:Minimum 2 years of relevant experience requiredCertification and Licensing:Refer to department description for applicable certification requirementsKnowledge, 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.

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Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Temporary-Intermittent