Multi-Modality Technologist 3 - UHealth SoLé Mia

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here 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 tip sheet . UMHC - SoleMia Radiology has an exiting opportunity for a   Multi-Modality   Technologist   Level III  position. The incumbent is responsible for   performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures through the operations of radiographic equipment to obtain highest quality of diagnostic images with the least amount of radiation exposure .    Independent judgement,   ingenuity   and initiative are essential in addition to responsibility for designated areas,   procedures,   and equipment.   The Multi-Modality Imaging Technologist provides diagnostic imaging in multiple specialties   in accordance with   applicable scope and standards of practice and within the policies, values, and mission of the organization.   The Level III technologist will execute all duties of level I and II while   demonstrating   i ndependent   judgment , ingenuity, and initiative essential   to the responsibility for   designated areas, procedures, and equipment.      The technologist will s pend a minimum of 25% of time practicing in special discipline.    Specialized modalities include the following:   o X-ray   (RT)   o Computed   Tomography (CT)   o Magnetic   Resonance Imaging (MRI)   o Nuclear   Medicine (NM)   CORE JOB FUNCTIONS   Produces diagnostic imaging studies in two (2) specialized imaging modalities.    Coordinate/manage scheduling and patient flow for interdepartmental procedures.    Supervises as well as performs diagnostic imaging studies under the directi on/supervision of a radiologist .   Assist   with the education and training of new physicians.    Assist   radiologists and PhD's in developing new protocols and imaging techniques that are unique to facility.    Participate in research initiatives and development of research protocols.    Monitor   charging of   procedures and supplies daily to ensure correctness.    Demonstrate equipment for 'site   visits'   for visiting physicians and administrators.   Provide in-service classes in   section .   Obtains and examines the order for a scan to be aware of information such as procedures requested, patient’s condition and any other special notes or comments.   Ensures that orders are   appropriate to   the type of exam recommended by physician .    Notifies supervisor of any discrepancies and/or contacts physician’s office for correct orders if necessary.   Identifies   patient service requirements by   establishing   personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.    Verify the patient’s ID by checking their name and date of birth on electronic medical   record   and patient’s wristband.   Always obtain necessary consents and education.   Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of   Diagnostic Radiologic   scanners and related equipment   in accordance with   prescribed radiation safety procedures under the direction/supervision of a Radiologist using   age-appropriate   standards of practice.    Ability to integrate diagnostic, laboratory   results, patient   history   and medical records and adapt   exam   as necessary .     Consistently   demonstrates   complete competence in performing scans as ordered.   As required during a procedure,   assists   positioning patients in required anatomical position for display of   body for   scans using immobilization and protective   equipment   as necessary.    Maintain   proper aseptic   technique   utilizing   universal precaution guidelines (hand washing, gloves,   gown ,   mask , eye   protection   and equipment disinfection).   Assist   radiologist with imaging procedures, starting IV's, and injecting contrast, if applicable.    Assist   radiologist with procedures.    Evaluate scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and   appropriately   label. Film/ transmit   to PACS.    Charge procedures and supplies in   UChart /Radiant.    Dispense   radiopharmaceuticals orally , as per approved protocol .    Load and   operate   power injectors for contrast media administration.    Maintain   accurate   patient records.    Provide assistance   with orientation and training   of   new   t echnologists.    Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.     Provide education and training to student technologists.   Applies physical age-specific and/or developmental care needs of patients according to their documented physical/development requirement by competency validation checklist:   Children   Adolescents   Adults   Geriatric   Challenged/Disabled   Performs basic nursing functions in the patient’s care i.e.,   assists   with bedpans, emesis basins,   etc.    Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of the patient during scanning procedures; initiates life support measures for patients if necessary;   assists   in “Code Blue” procedure during medical emergencies .    Performs CPR as needed.   Keeps work area in a clean and sanitary condition and stocks exam/dressing rooms with required supplies.   Reports unusual findings   in a timely manner   to   appropriate Radiologist/Supervisory   personnel.   Abide   by to   hospital/department HR policies.   Adheres to any regulatory body guidelines governing modality including but not limited to: Joint Commission, AHCA, ACR, FL DOH and FDA/MQSA.   The multi-modality technologist must rotate in the department “on call” schedule where applicable.   Travel to UM facilities may be necessary .   This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to i