Cardio Catheterization Technician - Cath Lab - Per Diem
Locations: Miami, FL
Time Type: Part time
Posted on: Posted 23 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R100080893
The Cardio Catheterization Technician performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist physicians in performing complex invasive cardiac catheterization procedures and surgeries.
- Uses imaging equipment to help doctors detect and treat any heart and blood vessel issues.
- Takes patients’ medical history and answers patients’ questions before any procedure is done.
- Ensures that the equipment is in good working order and ready for use.
- Executes any noninvasive course of action, such as ultrasound images.
- Evaluates images to ensure good quality and makes sure that area in question is included.
- Keeps abreast of the differences between a normal image and an abnormal image.
- Communicates with the physician regarding the results of the image.
- Assists the physician with inserting catheters and other invasive procedures.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Associate degree or equivalent
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year 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 groundbreaking 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.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status: Part time
Employee Type: Temporary-Intermittent
Pay Grade: H11
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