Staff Physician (Moonlighter) - Radiology

CT Imaging Study Support Physician

To provide uniform guidelines for coordinated support for Out-patient undergoing CT Imaging studies at UMHC/SCCC for Saturday daytime coverage.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. For CT Diagnostic Imaging studies that are scheduled to be performed at UMHC/SCCC during Saturday daytime hours only patients who meet the following criteria are to be scheduled.

• Out-patients who do not require pre-medication for prior IV Iodinated Contrast Allergies.
• Out-patients who do not require IV hydration for any type of renal impairment.
• Out-patients deemed high risk due to medical history as determined by the Radiologist or the referring clinician.

2. The Voluntary Faculty Radiologist/Staff Physician assigned on Saturday will triage or answer any questions related to the CT Imaging Study that the CT Technologist may have.

3. The Voluntary Faculty Radiologist/Staff Physician/ will cover the patients who are being injected with IV Iodinated Contrast in the event the patient experiences a Contrast Media Reaction.

4. In the event of a mild to moderate IV Iodinated Contrast Media Reaction UMHC/SCCC will provide Nursing support and the Radiologist will evaluate the patient, write appropriate medication orders, write a progress notes, and will evaluate the patient prior to discharge home from UMHC/SCCC as well as providing discharge instruction.

5. In the event of a severe IV Iodinated Contrast Reaction the Voluntary Faculty Radiologist/Staff Physician will provide initial response, assessment and treatment, and the UMHC/SCCC Rapid Response Team will be activated to take over care and disposition of the patient.

6. In the event of a Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest the UMHC/SCCC Code team will be immediately called and the Voluntary Faculty Radiologist/Staff Physician will provide BLS along with the CT Technologist until the UMHC/SCCC Code team arrives to take over management of the patient.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatments
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette
• Performs in tactful and professional manner.

Education Requirements (Essential Requirements):

• M.D. degree. Physician license required.

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