Reporting to the Director of Radiology/Imaging with accountability to the manager and under the direction of the surgeons and the radiologists performs surgical diagnostic procedure in surgery, as needed, and other diagnostic x-ray procedures; trains and supervises students in the Surgery Department area.

1. Performs surgical diagnostic procedure examinations, as needed, including but not limited to Cholangiograms, hip pinning's, femoral rodding's, retrogrades, pace maker implants, cystoscopy, bronchoscopy, femoral bypass, etc.

2. Performs diagnostic x-ray procedures, as assigned. Explains procedures and exams to patients and provides appropriate instructions. Ensures that patients are properly prepared and prepped for various procedures prior to surgery. Positions patient for exam and applies immobilization devices, as required. Monitors patient's condition frequently during procedure; reports any change the Surgeon. Retrieves medications that are not controlled substances. Utilizes and promotes AIDET concepts for all customer interactions..

3. Assists patients from wheelchairs and stretchers on and off the surgical tables as well as diagnostic x-ray tables.

4. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and care for all age groups of patients (neonatal through geriatric); implements assessment/treatment/care based on the developmental stages of the patient. Involves family/guardian in plan of care and conducts patient and family education, as appropriate, considering the developmental needs of the patient.

5. Participates in ensuring aseptic conditions are maintained in the Surgical room during the examination process; routinely cleans all radiographic equipment in room.
 
6. Processes images and checks for proper quality.

7. Reports any diagnostic equipment in surgery malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.

8. Assists in maintaining adequate levels of supplies in work areas.

9. Supervises activities of students assigned to surgical work area and assists in appropriate training of students.

10. Participates in "on-call" rotation schedule in the Surgery area.

11. Schedules exams and maintains quality of services in the Surgery area in the absence of the Primary Lead Surgical Technologist.

12. Assumes responsibility for own professional growth by attending Continuing Education classes, seminars, and reading professional journals.

13. Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Moderate physical effort. Requires continuous standing or walking. Requires frequent lifting or moving of average weight material (positioning and moving equipment) and occasionally lifting or moving heavy weight material (transferring patients) in difficult work positions.

2. Flow of work and character of duties involves concentrated mental/visual attention much or all of the time along with manual coordination.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Conditions are acceptable. At least one disagreeable element or hazard, i.e. risk of exposure to radiation, is frequently present in the environment and there is occasional exposure to infectious diseases

What you will need:Benefits:

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner CoverageTuition ReimbursementFree Parking at designated locationsWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity Involvement Opportunities