Radiology Technologist - Float PRN Pool - Jewett Orthopedic Institute - St. Petersburg

Radiology Technologist

Site: Jewett Orthopedic Institute Location: Seated in St. Petersburg Travel: 6 sites across St. Pete, Brandon, and S. Tampa Position Type: Pool PRN Shift: Days; will fall on a Mon-Fri schedule as needed for clinic coverage

The Rad Tech 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. This position will primarily provide coverage across the St. Petersburg, Brandon, and South Tampa offices, with the home base located in St. Petersburg. The role may offer up to 32 hours per week; however, hours are not guaranteed. We can reasonably anticipate at least 24 hours per week for candidates who are flexible and willing to travel on a PRN basis across all six locations.

About the organization: With highly skilled physicians from coast to coast, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute is one of Florida's largest orthopedic and sports medicine providers. Our world-class team of orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians specialize in conditions and injuries of the spine, hand, upper extremities, foot, ankle and lower extremities, as well as joint replacement, concussions, interventional pain management, bone health and orthopedic trauma. In its first year of eligibility, the institute has been recognized for its positive workplace culture with Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work award. Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute 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 Florida's east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic X-ray procedures for patients in an outpatient clinical setting.
• Support a multidisciplinary care team including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physical therapists by delivering high-quality images for timely diagnosis and treatment.
• Exercise sound judgment in selecting proper technical factors and patient positioning techniques specific to sports medicine and primary care needs.
• Provide patient instructions and education to ensure understanding and cooperation during exams.
• Ensure proper patient identification and accurately document relevant clinical history.
• Assess image quality and confirm all required anatomy and annotations are captured.
• Apply principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure risks for patients, self, and others.
• Maintain equipment and clinical spaces in a clean, organized, and functional manner.
• Assist with patient flow, including transport and scheduling support as needed.
• Collaborate with front-office and clinical staff to maintain an efficient, high-quality patient experience.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations, including radiation control standards and HIPAA.
• Support the training of new technologists or students when applicable.
• Participate in quality control and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for patients of all ages and activity levels.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
• Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Florida
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification