Staff Physician (Moonlighter) - Radiology

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General Description (Purpose and Function)

To provide uniform guidelines for coordinated support for Out-patient undergoing CT Imaging studies at UMHC/SCCC for Saturday daytime coverage.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• For CT Diagnostic Imaging studies that are scheduled to be performed at UMHC/SCCC during Saturday daytime hours only patients who meet the following criteria are to be scheduled.
• Out -patients who do not to require pre-medication for prior IV Iodinated Contrast Allergies.
• Out-patients who do not require IV hydration for any type of renal impairment.
• Out-patients deemed high risk due to medical history as determined by the Radiologist or the referring clinician.
• The Voluntary Faculty Radiologist/Staff Physician assigned on Saturday will triage or answer any questions related to the CT Imaging Study that the CT Technologist may have.
• The Voluntary Faculty Radiologist/Staff Physician/ will cover the patients who are being injected with IV Iodinated Contrast in the event the patient experiences a Contrast Media Reaction.
• In the event of a mild to moderate IV Iodinated Contrast Media Reaction UMHC/SCCC will provide Nursing support and the Radiologist will evaluate the patient, write appropriate medication orders, write a progress notes, and will evaluate the patient prior to discharge home from UMHC/SCCC as well as providing discharge instruction.
• In the event of a severe IV Iodinated Contrast Reaction the Voluntary Faculty Radiologist/Staff Physician will provide initial response, assessment and treatment, and the UMHC/SCCC Rapid Response Team will be activated to take over care and disposition of the patient.
• In the of event of a Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest the UMHC/SCCC Code team will be immediately called and the Voluntary Faculty Radiologist/Staff Physician will provide BLS along with the CT Technologist until the UMHC/SCCC Code team arrives to take over management of the patient.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatments
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette
• Performs in tactful and professional manner.

Education Requirements (Essential Requirements)

• M.D. degree. Physician license required.

Pay and benefits

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.

Job Status: Part time

Employee Type: Temporary-Intermittent