Radiologic Technologist-Per Diem

Imaging TechIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$41/hour

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Overview

  • Position: Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)
  • Location: Orlando, FL (Dr. Phillips suburb)
  • Schedule: PRN/ Per Diem/As NeededCompensation: $41 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and every team member plays a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Why Join Us

Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.

Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities

Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

Radiologic Technologist is responsible for preparing the patient for diagnostic procedures by explaining the process of the scans to the patient and properly positioning the patient to capture the appropriate images.

The Technologist correctly operates equipment in order to produce cross-sectional images of patient's bones, organs and tissue.

Understands and completes necessary requisitions for ordered exams in a timely manner and schedules all exams accurately.

Performs diagnostic Radiographic/Fluoroscopic/CT exams on patients both in the department and with portable equipment.

  • Demonstrates the ability to inject IV contrast media, as needed.
  • Performs a variety of examinations, reconstructions and various printing protocols.

Identifies various types of mechanical and electronic equipment failures in order to accurately diagnose general problems with radiographic machines and processors.

  • Explains the procedure to the patient and answers any questions related to the equipment or the procedure.
  • Properly moves and transports patients to and from department, as required.
  • Orders necessary supplies and maintains par levels.
  • Attends required in-services and orientations.

Works closely with floor staff and builds positive relationships in order to facilitate excellent patient care.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

At least two (2) years experience as a Registered Radiologic Technologist and hold current state license (as required).

  • Must have ARRT or CMRT certification.
  • Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
  • Must be current with Continuing Education in all fields of licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience operating facility-specific equipment desirable.
  • Additional Data
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Radiographic ImagingFluoroscopyCT ScanningIV Contrast InjectionPatient PositioningEquipment TroubleshootingPatient TransportMedical Requisitions

Radiologic Technology Career Context

Of the 40 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 45% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Radiologic Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
CME allowance
30% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Orlando

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k
Typical market rent
$1,896/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central

Hospitals and Health Care
Mechanicsburg, PA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k (after 1,000 hours)
Extensive orientation
Opportunity for advancement