Job Description

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The University of Miami UHealth Department of Orthopaedics is currently seeking a full time Radiologic Technologist to work in Doral, FL. 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.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• The incumbent in this position 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.
• 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.

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:

State of Florida license in Radiologic Technology

ARRT Certification

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

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:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff