Community Health Systems

Radiology Technologist - PRN

Posted on: 3 Jan 2021

Port Charlotte, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for all aspects of general radiology, fluoroscopy and surgical radiology.Facilitates the smooth operation of the department by performing a broad range of duties. Receives and processes paperwork; maintains on-going departmental records, performs exams according to policy while assuring patient safety, comfort and protection, assists radiologist and attending physician, communicates effectively and appropriately, works efficiently and productively, maintains a clean and safe environment by demonstrating proper use and care of equipment, reflects a caring attitude for patients, visitors, and employees and stays abreast of changes through continuing education programs.

Responsible for all aspects of general radiology, fluoroscopy and surgical radiology.Facilitates the smooth operation of the department by performing a broad range of duties. Receives and processes paperwork; maintains on-going departmental records, performs exams according to policy while assuring patient safety, comfort and protection, assists radiologist and attending physician, communicates effectively and appropriately, works efficiently and productively, maintains a clean and safe environment by demonstrating proper use and care of equipment, reflects a caring attitude for patients, visitors, and employees and stays abreast of changes through continuing education programs.

Community Health Systems

Franklin, TN

Community Health Systems is a Fortune 500 company based in Franklin, Tennessee. It was the largest provider of general hospital healthcare services in the United States in terms of number of acute care facilities. As of December 31, 2016, it owns, leases or operates 158 hospitals in 22 states.

In August 2015, the company announced plans to spin off 38 hospitals and its management and consulting subsidiary, Quorum Health Resources, into a new publicly traded company called Quorum Health Corporation. The company completed the spinoff of Quorum Health Corporation on April 29, 2016. Quorum owns or leases hospitals across 16 states, primarily in cities or counties with populations of 50,000 or less. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol: QHC.

On October 3, 2016, CHS was removed from the S&P Midcap 400 and added to the S&P Smallcap 600. Under CEO Wayne T. Smith, the Company's stock has lost over 76% of its value since the year 2000.