Radiographer DT

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.

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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.