Radiology Technologist - $27+ per hour

University of Miami is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a job in Miami, Florida.

• Specialty: Radiology Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Permanent

**$10,000 Sign-on Bonus**
The University of Miami is seeking a Radiologic Technologist 1 to work at the UTower in Miami. The incumbent 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
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.
Department Specific Functions
Ortho RT has the ability to independently operate digital x-ray machine, including pasting/stitching, DDR, and portable unit.
The ability to follow HIPPA guidelines.
Upload outside imaging to PACS.
Entering charges for exams completed.
Practice ALARA.
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
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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.

University of Miami Job ID #R100064551.

• Holiday Pay
• 403b retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Continuing Education
• Sign-On bonus