Radiology Tech, PRN - JR161-2

Radiologic Technologist - Radiology

Northwest Florida Community Hospital (NFCH), in Chipley, FL, is seeking a PRN experienced, energetic and dedicated Radiologic Technologist to provide exceptional care for our patients in support with medical Providers and staff, in our  Radiology Department .

At NFCH, our strength lies in our promise of “Your Health…Our Mission”, where we get to know our patients and residence, care for them, and ease their way. Working at our organization means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

We are a community where all people, regardless of differences, are welcome, secure, and valued. We value respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to serving our communities. Join our team of passionate caregivers and make Northwest Florida Community Hospital your new home.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties :

• Provides information to diagnose patient illnesses by operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs.
• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing a personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
• Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; and verifying receipt of supplies.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; and advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of treatment, and answering questions.
• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into a specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media; and administering first aid and using the emergency cart.
• Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures, developing radiographs, observing radiographic results, and making necessary adjustments.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Supports and promotes the Mission, Vision, and Values; adheres to all hospital policies and procedures; commits to the Standards of Conduct; maintains professional appearance.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications and skills :

Experience :

Prefer 1+ years’ experience

Trauma, fluoroscopy, and surgery experience preferred

New Graduates Welcome

License / Certification Requirements :

Valid state Radiologic Technologist license

Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer certification

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and boast an enjoyable, team oriented working environment that offers a number of benefits to full-time associates including, but not limited to : medical, dental, vision, disability, life, paid time off, and a voluntary match 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Shift Differential Pay

401K with employer match

Competitive pay

Health and Wellness Discounts

Job Type : PRN or "as-needed"

Pay :

Based on years’ of experience

Benefits : 401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Medical Specialty : Radiology

Physical Setting : Hospital

Schedule :

Physical Requirements :

Prolonged periods standing, reaching and bending.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Physical strength and agility to position patients for a variety of diagnostic examinations.

Work Remotely : No

So if you want to join a team that values your hard work, look no further than Northwest Florida Community Hospital!

How to apply :

1.         Apply on our website :    www.nfch.org / careers

OR

2.  Apply through Indeed

Please apply with your resume and salary requirements.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job require­ments. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, schedule and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Northwest Florida Community Hospital are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Northwest Florida Community Hospital will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

In addition, as part of our commitment to quality and excellence, Northwest Florida Community Hospital will continue to maintain a safe, healthy environment for you by requiring all applicants, who are tentatively selected for a position, to submit to a criminal history check and screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment for a job.

Final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, to include undergoing a pre-employment drug screening, and that failure to submit to such screening, the falsification of a screen, or a positive finding on a test will remove the applicant from consideration for employment for one year.