Diagnostic Radiographer - Radiology - Full Time -

DEPARTMENT: 17040 - Radiology LOCATION: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102 WORK TYPE: Full Time WORK SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Eve - 2:30pm-11:00pm Monday-Friday ABOUT NCH 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. JOB SUMMARY The Radiographer Lead demonstrates competence in the area of general radiography and fluoroscopy. Assigns staff to work assignments and coordinates equipment maintenance throughout the NCH Comprehensive Health. Acts as a liaison for patient care activities with outside departments ensuring correct orders and protocols are being followed. Produces images which demonstrate a thorough knowledge of radiographic technique (collimation, ID markers, and patient demographics), anatomical positioning, protocols, and equipment performance. Responsible for the clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, orientation, counseling and documentation associated with the clinical experience of the staff. Ensures all staff are trained to work at any site, any shift, including holidays and taking call responsibility as required. Monitoring and ordering supplies as needed, including contrast agents Resolves simple informal complaints of staff and refers others to Radiology Administration. Observes and addresses Radiation Protection concerns and follows JCAHO and The State of Florida Department of Health regulations and codes for compliance, bringing repetitive concerns to the RSO/Leadership team. Demonstrates support and follows policies for the Radiography Student Program. Demonstrates competency in all procedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of patients served; Maintain all equipment in good operating condition, placing service tickets, making sure all repairs are completed in an acceptable timeframe. Demonstrates competency and advanced applications using the Radiographic Information Systems, EMR, and PACS. Responsible for helping provide radiation monitoring and education. Demonstrates competency in Departmental communication (telephone, rovers, Haiku, Amion). Maintains clean and well stocked work area. Assists in training and orientation of new employees. Maintains a professional and positive work culture, resolving informal complaints, referring others to Radiology Leadership Meets and exceeds the expectations of patients and all other customers we serve. Understands the principles and concepts of Performance Improvement. Looks for opportunities and solutions for process improvements and seeks to improve job skills. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS High School or GED required. Satisfactory completion of a formal Radiologic Technology Program in an approved school. Licensed as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) in the State of Florida. ARRT registered in R (Radiography). Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Radiographer. Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.