Clinical Support Technician (U), Nuclear Medicine, Part - time

Clinical Support Technician

Work Shift: Part-time 8-25 hrs. per week; days, nights. Flexible shift, on-calls and weekends may be required.

Work Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Nuclear Medicine UTower

The Clinical Support Technician performs duties related to the procedure process in clinical care settings in accordance with established policies and regulations, and anticipates the needs of patients, physicians, and department staff. Moreover, the incumbent prepares and maintains supplies, instruments, and equipment, and adheres to strict aseptic techniques and standard precautions. The Clinical Support Technician performs routine care and cleaning of endoscopy equipment.

Core Job Functions:

• Maintains clean and safe environment by cleaning and defrosting refrigerators, removing dirty linens appropriately, cleaning and preparing patient carts, as well as cleaning and processing endoscopy instruments and equipment.
• Maintains inventories and communicates needs to appropriate personnel.
• Obtains and distributes supplies into assigned areas.
• Maintains a neat and organized work area preventing cluttering of the hallways.
• Ensures all equipment is kept in designated areas.
• Demonstrates effective communication with other staff members, physician, patients, and visitors.
• Demonstrating knowledge and skill in precleaning, leak testing, endoscope cleaning and disinfection and storage following established protocols.
• Maintains quality controls within department.
• Tears down procedure rooms at end of day and prepares room for next day cases, including restocking of supplies.
• Transports patients utilizing safe technique.
• Assists with equipment management by troubleshooting and following-up on all equipment issues.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Core Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
• Experience: Minimum 1 year 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. This position may involve working evening, late and weekend shift based on departmental needs.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Part time

Employee Type: Staff