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Shift: 20hrs. Part-Time: Monday - Friday, Days, Evenings, Nights and on call services -include weekend coverage

Work Location: University of Miami Hospital - Cardiac Echo Lab UTower

+ Coordinate scheduling and patient flow with Chief Tech for interdepartmental procedures.

+ Independently performs per protocol all Cardiac Ultrasounds complete with contrast, agitated saline, including Stress echoes, Metabolic Stress echoes.

+ Assist with the education and training of new Cardiac Ultrasound techs, fellows, physicians.

+ Participate in research initiatives and imaging per research protocols.

+ Monitor charging of Cardiac Ultrasound procedures and supplies daily to ensure correctness.

+ 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.

+ Verify the patient’s ID by checking their name and date of birth on electronic medical record and patient’s wristband.

+ Always obtain required consents and education.

+ Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of Cardiac Ultrasound scanners and related equipment in accordance with IAC standards of practice.

+ Ability to integrate diagnostic, laboratory results, patient history and medical records and adapt exam as necessary.

+ Adheres to Cardiac Ultrasound protocols to maintain high quality standards.

+ Consistently demonstrates complete competence in performing Cardiac Ultrasound scans as ordered.

+ As required during a procedure, assists positioning patients in required anatomical position for display of body for Cardiac Ultrasound 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).

+ Independently complete procedures per protocol, starting IV's, and injecting contrast, when applicable.

+ Assist Cardiologist with interventional Cardiac Ultrasound procedures.

+ Evaluate Cardiology Ultrasound scans for technical quality, appropriate measurements and labels. transmit to PACS, prepare preliminary reports and place.

+ Cardiac study for reading Charge procedures and supplies in UChart/Radiant.

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:

ARDMS credentialing body RDCS license or CCI credentialing body RCS license

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary. Commitment to the University’s core values. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

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:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H11