Radiographer NN

DEPARTMENT: 27040 - Radiology North Naples LOCATION: 11190 Health Park Blvd, Naples, FL, 34110 WORK TYPE: Full Time WORK

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The Radiographer is responsible for producing high-quality radiographic images through knowledge of radiologic sciences and patient care following guidelines set by NCH, ARRT, and the State of Florida Department of Health.

• 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.
• Work independently to perform high-quality diagnostic procedures with minimal exposure to self, staff, visitors, and patients.
• Conducts routine and specialized diagnostic and fluoroscopy procedures using digital radiography equipment
• Perform examinations efficiently with a 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 patients, 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 the scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs, and an understanding of the range of treatment for patients.
• Provide patient education regarding imaging procedures.
• Demonstrates competency using PACS, Powershare, Epic, and other relevant computer applications.
• Responsible for ensuring that proper maintenance of the x-ray machine is scheduled and performed as required.
• Follows department guidelines according to JCAHO regulations
• Responsible for maintaining radiographic equipment, reporting service issues, and troubleshooting problems.
• Required to have good eye-hand coordination during radiology procedures.
• Ability to organize and prioritize patient care according to hospital needs.
• Continuous personal and professional growth and development, and education regarding technology and procedures.
• Assist with training new hires and instruct students to ensure competency of staff and students.
• Provides care for patients by maintaining a positive and professional culture.
• Verifies patient identification before performing exams and ensures accuracy of orders. 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.