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The University of Miami UHealth at SoLé Mia opening September 2025, will bring high-quality academic medicine to North Miami, Aventura, and surrounding communities.
Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties, including NCI–designated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the number one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoLé Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as top-notch care from UHealth’s nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs.
The University of Miami UHealth – Department of Radiology- at SoLé Mia has an exciting opportunity for a full time Nuclear Medicine Technologist 3.
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist 3 performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in nuclear medicine, with an emphasis on radiopharmacology, administration of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, quality control, and radiation protection.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Coordinates scheduling and patient flow for interdepartmental procedures. Supervises and performs diagnostic imaging studies under the direction/supervision of a radiologist.
2. Assists with the education and training of new physicians. Assists radiologists and PhD's in developing new protocols and Nuclear Medicine imaging techniques that are unique to facility.
3. Participates in research initiatives and development of research protocols. Act in a team leader capacity on a routine basis.
4. Monitors charging of Nuclear Medicine procedures and supplies daily to ensure correctness. Demonstrates Nuclear Medicine equipment for 'site visits' for visiting physicians and administrators. Provides in-service classes in section.
5. Obtains and examines the order for a Nuclear Medicine 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.
6. Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
7. Verifies the patient’s ID by checking their name and date of birth on electronic medical record and patient’s wristband. Obtains necessary consents and education.
8. Performs complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of Nuclear Medicine scanners and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures under the direction/supervision of a Radiologist using age-appropriate standards of practice.
9. Integrates diagnostic, laboratory results, patient history and medical records and adapts exam as necessary.
10. Adheres to Nuclear Medicine Radiopharmaceuticals and Radio Isotopes protocols to maintain high quality standards. Consistently demonstrates complete competence in performing Nuclear Medicine scans as ordered. Assists positioning patients in required anatomical position for display of body for Nuclear Medicine scans using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary.
11. Maintains proper aseptic technique utilizing universal precaution guidelines.
12. Assists radiologist with imaging procedures, starting IV's, and injecting contrast. Assists radiologist with interventional Nuclear Medicine procedures. Evaluates Nuclear Medicine scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately label.
13. Dispenses radiopharmaceuticals orally, as per approved protocol. Loads and operates power injectors for contrast media administration.
14. Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of the patient during scanning procedures.
15. 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.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Associate degree in relevant field required
Experience:
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required
Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
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:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H13
