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

CAT Scan Technologist, Imaging Services, Per Diem (PD) page is loaded## CAT Scan Technologist, Imaging Services, Per Diem (PD)remote type: On-Sitelocations: Miami, FLtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100096404**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .**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 QUALIFICATIONS** Education: Associate degree in relevant field required Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements 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.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-IntermittentThe 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr