RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST - ARNOLD PALMER HOSPITAL, ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALTY PRACTICE

Position Summary :

Orlando Health Medical Group is a comprehensive physician group serving patients from across the southeastern United States.

With more than 200 practices and 1,200 physicians, Orlando Health Medical Group has a strong representation in over 55 specialties, including cardiology, vascular medicine, orthopedics, oncology, digestive health, neurology, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, general surgery, bone marrow transplant and critical care

medicine, as well as more than 30 pediatric subspecialties, womens health, primary care and the largest hospitalist program in Florida.

Orlando Health Medical Group is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Floridas east to west coasts and beyond.

Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life.

We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work is not just something we say, its our promise to you.

Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and / or intervention while adhering to radiation safety principles.

Responsibilities : Essential Functions

Essential Functions

Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy and / or physiology for interpretation and / or intervention.

Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.

Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.

Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to each modality.

Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.

Assessesthe patients physical condition and age specific needs.

Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results.

Performs proper patient identification, acquires patients clinical history, and assures that the information is accurately documented.

Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation.

Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated.

Applies principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.

Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participates in all Quality Control tasks.

Demonstrates proficiency in contrast medication administration.

Administers medical aid as required in cases of adverse reactions to contrast medication and / or other emergencies.

Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.

Assists in supervision of student technologists and training of new technologists.

Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.

Ensures safety of all customers.

Maintains reasonable regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements.

Other Related Functions

Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.

Maintains well stocked and organized work areas.

Provides patient transport.

Qualifications : Education / Training

Education / Training

Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

Licensure / Certification

Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Florida and

Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and

Maintains current BLS / Healthcare Provider certification

Experience

None.