Fox Valley Surgery Center is seeking a Radiology Technologist/Medical Assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates competence in x-ray / fluoroscopy technologist skills.
• Demonstrates competence in selecting exposure factors and positioning, and consistently produces high-quality images.
• Demonstrates competence and proficient use of equipment.
• Adequately troubleshoots equipment problems
• Oversees and manages the performance of required maintenance of equipment by adhering to cleaning care, storage, and calibration procedures as directed
• Demonstrates proficiency in procedure preparation. Assembles necessary supplies and positioning aids for scheduling procedures according to physician's preference card.
• Proficiently practices radiation safety for self and patient. Wears radiological monitoring devices and adheres to principles of radiation protection.
• Maintains established safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Reports infractions to supervisor.
• Respects patients/introduces self to patient.
• Effectively communicates center, organizational, and industrial information to staff.
• Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the organization's overall mission.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, center/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Follows the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Provides direct patient care by assisting patients with changing linens, ambulation, and transport.
• Front desk coverage as needed
• Maintains a clean and orderly patient care environment.
• Assists during patient examinations and procedures.
• Obtains and records patient vital signs, provides nutritional intake and reports results and observations.
• Demonstrates the primary goal of efficiently providing surgical and/or procedural services that exceed customer expectations and improve clinical and financial operations

Education and Certification Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a current IL license as a Radiology Technician.
• BLS certification
• Previous ASC experience with pain management procedures preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Current CPR or BLS. CNA, MA or other certifications preferred