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Radiographer Seasonal
NCH
📍 NAPLES, US
Part-timeFull-timeContractTemporary
Job description
<ul><li><b>DEPARTMENT:</b> 17050 - Radiology Support</li><li><b>LOCATION:</b> 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102</li><li><b>WORK TYPE:</b> Full Time Temporary Pool</li><li><b>WORK SCHEDULE:</b> Variable</li></ul><br><br><b>ABOUT NCH</b><br><br>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.<br><br>NCH's Temporary Staffing Pool (TSP) Program provides the opportunity to work in temporary full-time or temporary part-time positions to cover staffing needs for a 12, 24, or 36 week contract at an elevated hourly rate. TSP employees are assigned shifts through a float pool to areas congruent with their clinical specialty and can be assigned to work at various locations.<br><br>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. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.<br><br><b>JOB SUMMARY</b><br><br>The Radiographer is responsible for the production of quality radiographic images through knowledge of radiologic sciences and patient care. <br><br><b>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b><br><br>Other duties may be assigned. <br><br> Produces images which demonstrate a thorough knowledge of radiographic technique (collimation, ID markers and patient demographics), anatomical positioning, equipment performance and department positioning. <br><br> Perform diagnostic procedures with minimal exposure to self and patients. <br><br> Performs examinations efficiently with repeat rate consistent with department standards. <br><br> Demonstrates knowledge of film critique sufficient to repeat films when indicated without direction. <br><br> Technologist demonstrates proper radiation safety and general practices for patient, self, and others. <br><br> Demonstrates caring, excellence, leadership, pride, teamwork, integrity and center wide standards for service. <br><br> 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. <br><br> Demonstrates competency using PACS. <br><br> Responsible for ensuring that proper maintenance of the x-ray machine is scheduled and performed as required. <br><br> 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. <br><br> Required to have good eye-hand coordination during radiology procedures. <br><br> Ability to organize relative patient information, reports, and films for presentation with Radiologist. <br><br> Evaluates radiographs for technical quality. <br><br><b>EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS</b><br><br> High School or GED required. <br><br> Satisfactory completion of a formal Radiologic Technology Program in an approved school. <br><br> Registered ARRT R (Radiography). <br><br> Licensed as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) in the State of Florida. <br><br> Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. <br><br> Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data.