Radiology Technologist - Jewett Orthopedic Institute, St Cloud

Position Summary:

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute is one of the region’s largest orthopedic and sports medicine practices, providing comprehensive care for more than 250,000 patients each year. This August, the institute will open Florida’s first dedicated orthopedic hospital, featuring 75 private inpatient rooms, 10 operating suites with four virtually connected suites that can be used to train surgeons around the world, and a state-of-the-art research and innovation center with a 10-station bio skills lab and 3D printer.

In March, a new medical pavilion opened adjacent to the hospital and houses outpatient clinics, an imaging suite, physical therapy spaces and the largest orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Florida. Expertise, technology and services come together under one roof and cover the whole spectrum of care — from prevention and diagnostics to therapeutic and surgical treatment options to physical therapy, rehabilitation and performance health. The institute also holds official medical roles with multiple professional, college and high school athletic teams as well as well-known sporting events and venues.

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Jewett Orthopedic Institute is hiring for a Radiology Technologist!

Status: Full Time

Schedule: First

Title: Radiology Technologist

Location: Jewett Orthopedic Institute – Physician Office, St Cloud (NEW LCOATION)

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.

• Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.

• Assessesthe 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, department guidelines, and education requirements

Qualifications:

Education/Training

Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Licensure/Certification

• Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Florida

• Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification

• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification

Experience

None

Permanent