Radiographer Radiology Ne

• DEPARTMENT: 27046 - Northeast Radiology
• LOCATION: 15420 Collier Blvd, Naples, FL, 34120
• WORK TYPE: Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE: 12 Hour Day

ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT at NCH
The Northeast Freestanding ED is a 19-bed emergency department located in northeast Naples off of Immokalee Road. We are ranked in the top 10% in the nation for overall quality of care. Our emergency department has received numerous awards for patient experience and quality of care. Please apply so we can speak to you about our amazing team, department, and quality initiatives.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Radiographer is responsible for the production of quality radiographic images through knowledge of radiologic sciences and patient care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.
Produces images which demonstrate a thorough knowledge of radiographic technique (collimation, ID markers and patient demographics), anatomical positioning, equipment performance and department positioning.
Perform diagnostic procedures with minimal exposure to self and patients.
Performs examinations efficiently with repeat rate consistent with department standards.
Demonstrates knowledge of film critique sufficient to repeat films when indicated without direction.
Technologist demonstrates proper radiation safety and general practices for patient, self, and others.
Demonstrates caring, excellence, leadership, pride, teamwork, integrity and center wide standards for service.
Provides all aspects of patient care based on established standards. Demonstrates competency in all procedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of patients served; the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs; knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment of the patients.
Demonstrates competency using PACS.
Responsible for ensuring that proper maintenance of the x-ray machine is scheduled and performed as required.
Knows the general condition of the equipment at all times, knows how to operate all equipment required in the course of performing procedures. Documents failures in a timely manner.
Required to have good eye-hand coordination during radiology procedures.
Ability to organize relative patient information, reports, and films for presentation with Radiologist.
Evaluates radiographs for technical quality.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
High School or GED required.
Satisfactory completion of a formal Radiologic Technology Program in an approved school.
Registered ARRT R (Radiography).
Licensed as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) in the State of Florida.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data.