RADIOGRAPHER

DEPARTMENT: 17040 - Radiology WORK TYPE: Full Time NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care. NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we're proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan. Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. The Radiographer is responsible for the production of quality radiographic images through knowledge of radiologic sciences and patient care. Produces images which demonstrate a thorough knowledge of radiographic technique (collimation, ID markers and patient demographics), anatomical positioning, equipment performance and department positioning. 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 competency in all procedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of patients served; 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. 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 computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data.