Radiologic Technologist 1 - Doral

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The University of Miami Health System at Doral has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Radiologic Technologist 1 in the Department of Orthopedics with a hire date of June 2024. The Radiologic Technologist sees patients referred for radiological examinations and produces radiographs to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems. An employee in this position operates with the goal of preventing patients from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.

The University of Miami Health System will soon open the second phase to our state-of-the-art facility in Downtown Doral that serves as a western hub for our distinguished regional network of ambulatory services. This 160,000 square foot expansion will continue to bring world-class academic medicine, cutting-edge technology, and innovative treatment options to the rapidly growing Doral community. UHealth at Doral will have services through the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, and the Desai Sethi Urology Institute, as well as specialties such as cardiology, endocrinology, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, dermatology, and more. The expansion will provide residents with innovative, specialized medical services in the heart of their community. Once complete, UHealth at Doral will have 8 operating rooms, 3 endoscopy procedure rooms, 33 cancer treatment bays, over 60 multidisciplinary exam rooms, and supporting ancillary services like imaging, lab, and respiratory therapy. UHealth at Doral will open in September, 2024.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operates radiologic and magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.

• Reviews and evaluates developed x-rays, video tape, and computer-generated information to determine whether images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.

• Records thorough and accurate patient medical histories.

• Explains procedures, observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan, monitors patients' conditions and reactions, and reports abnormal signs to a physician.

• Positions and immobilizes patients on examining table.

• Arranges imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance.

• Records, processes, maintains patient data and treatment records, and prepares reports.

• Organizes examination rooms, ensuring that necessary equipment is ready for use.

• Performs scheduled maintenance and minor emergency repairs on radiographic equipment.

• 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

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Department Specific Functions

• Responsible for carrying out x-ray procedures as ordered by physicians.

• Helps prepare patient for x-ray and reports results on necessary forms.

• Responsible for scanning, sorting and filing of films

• Checks x-ray supplies and maintain equipment to the best of his/her ability.

• Advises supervisor and medical staff of any problems with x-ray procedures, efficiency, safety and overall service.

• Track records of all x-rays taken daily.

• Track monthly graphs of patient count.

• Processes x-rays requested from other doctors and receives x-rays from other facilities.

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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.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H8