About the position
Orlando Regional Medical Center is adding to our team of Rad Techs that are dedicated to meeting all the imaging needs of our community. ORMC is a patient-focused hospital with a strong emphasis on teamwork and inclusiveness. We ALWAYS provide exceptional care, by treating our patients like family. Our Rad techs go above and beyond to achieve the best image quality possible. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, you will rapidly learn about all aspects of a quality x-ray department. Our knowledgeable rad techs operate multiple specialty equipment (O-ARM, CIOS, OMEGA, ZEIHM) to ensure all of the different Centers and Institutes we support, get the job done effectively and efficiently. The Orlando Regional Medical Center Rad Diagnostics Department brings you the highest level of diagnostic capabilities. Orlando Health Radiology department actively contributes to the well-being of the local community through various initiatives and programs, partnering with Jewett Orthopaedic and Centers for Digestive Health. The schedule for this position is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. Successful candidates joining our TEAM will be eligible for outstanding benefits with a 403(B) match for full and part-time employees, a retirement savings plan, and a paid time off plan. Education assistance programs include tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program, and a preferred education program. Maternity leave is also provided for 4 weeks yearly, among many other benefit programs. Benefits kick in from day one!
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Adds to Orlando Health mission statements and commitment to excellence standards.
- Assesses the patient's physical condition and age-specific needs.
- Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
- Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient's 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 and procedures.
Requirements
- Graduated or graduating from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
- Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Florida.
- Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
- Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Benefits
- 403(B) match for full and part-time employees
- Retirement Savings plan
- Paid Time Off plan
- Education Assistance programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan repayment program
- Preferred Education Program
- Maternity leave; 4 weeks yearly
