Mammography Technologist - Deerfield
University of Miami

Job Info

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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Deerfield, FL has an opportunity for a (Per Diem) Mammography Technologist.

Core Responsibilities

• Verify the patient's ID by checking their name and date of birth.
  
• Ask patient to describe level of comfort and evidence of pain - prior, during and at the completion of the exam.
  
• Always obtain necessary consents.
  
• Always inform patient and/or patient's family of procedure to be performed.
  
• Supervise as well as perform diagnostic imaging studies under the direction/supervision of a Radiologist, using age appropriate standards of practice.
  
• Notify appropriate person of any change(s) in patient status.
  
• Perform procedures in a safe manner.
  
• Maintain proper sterile techniques for procedures; regularly practice aseptic techniques and strictly obeys isolation and infection control procedures, prevent cross contamination during procedures, i.e., gloves, gown, mask, eye protection and hand washing.
  
• Verify surgery schedule for biopsies. Assist the radiologist or other medical specialists in biopsies/localizations throughout the duration of the procedure, with all the necessary supplies until completion of the exam.
  
• Perform Clinical assistant duties as necessary and/or as assigned.
  
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  

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. Reports directly to Chief Mammography Technologist.

The minimum requirements are as follows:

Education

High School diploma or equivalent education required. Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

License

ARRT registered. Must possess current and valid State of Florida License as a General Radiographer. (State of Florida Limited/Basic License Holders is not acceptable). ARRT certification in primary modality required within 12 months of hire. CPR certification required.

Experience:

Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience preferred. Will consider new graduates from accredited schools.

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.

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Job Status:
Part time

Employee Type:
Temporary

Pay Grade:
H9

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