Interventional Radiology Technologist (ORMC)

Position Summary:

Orlando Health is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist for the Orlando Regional Medical Center location. As the Interventional Radiology Technologist, you will be responsible for providing quality patient care when performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation

and/or intervention for procedures while adhering to radiation safety principles.

The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions.

Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet® Recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence.

Florida’s 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.

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, it’s our promise to you

Shift/ Schedule

Monday through Friday.

4x10s; 7:30am to 6:00pm

On Call Requirement

We do have an on-call requirement. You will be required to be on-call one weekend per month, Friday through Sunday. Additionally one day per week (weekday) on-call requirement. You must be able to respond to the Hospital in 30 minutes.

New Competitive Pay rates!

Responsibilities:

• 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 and protocols.
• Assists the physician in producing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention.
• Assist physician in all procedures as necessary.
• Ensures that the patient’s education of procedure performed, needs, safety and comfort are met while in their care.
• Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to each modality.
• Adheres 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 and communicated to appropriate team members.
• 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 with and without use of power injectors.
• Applies sterile techniques and, appropriate standard precautions in utilizing Personal Protective equipment (PPE) to prevent cross contamination in accordance with OH policy and training procedures.
• Administers medical aid as required in cases of adverse reaction to contrast medication and/or other emergencies.
• Assists in supervision of student technologists and training of new technologists.
• Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Demonstrates proficiency in supply usage, charging and documentation.
• Ensures safety of all customers
• Locates, uses and troubleshoots complex technical equipment/instruments.
• Acts as a resource for its operation and training.
• Maintains use of customer service skills in communication with all Orlando Health staff, visitors and co-workers.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies, equipment, resources, tools and forms.
• Performs as a mentor/preceptor for new staff while maintaining high standards of patient care, documentation, and professionalism.
• Understands application and technical aspects of all equipment and supplies used in all procedures.
• Ensures case turnover time to be within established department standards by maintaining proper workflow and prioritizing optimize patient care.
• Maintains reasonably 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

• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patients’ rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Notifies Biomed and/or vendor as appropriate to resolve the problem and report the incident to the supervisor.
• Assists in developing and implementing essential policy and procedures.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all-procedural changes and equipment updates.
• Participates in process improvement activities as assigned
• Maintains well stocked and organized work areas.
• May be required to work at any facility.
• Assists with collection of QA data.
• Participates in the process to ensure that all OSHA, JC, FDA regulations are adhered to within the department.
• Responsible for professional growth and continuing education to maintain licensure.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• Provides patient transport.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

• 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

• None.