Careers

US-SC-Spartanburg

# of Openings: 1
Category: Technician/Clinical Unlicensed
System ID: 17458
Group Name: Legacy


Overview

Surgical Care Affiliates is seeking an experienced Radiology Technician to add to our Spartanburg Surgery Center due to an increase in volume. Our center boasts 4 Operating Rooms, 2 Procedure Rooms, and averages approximately 700 cases per month which are a mix of Spine, Total Joints, Urology, and a variety of Orthopedic procedures. Our multi-specialty center is a fantastic place to work and build your career!

Why join SCA? Consider the following fantastic benefits...

• Positive work culture
• QUARTERLY BONUS POTENTIAL, EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION, LUNCHES PROVIDED ON BUSY DAYS, EMPLOYEE GET TOGETHERS
• Comprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance - eligible on Day 1 of employment
• Paid time off plus 8 paid holidays
• Maternity/paternity/adoption benefits
• Employer-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Excellent 401(k) Plan
• No holidays, weekends, nights or call

Accountabilities / Responsibilities

We are actively hiring for a Per Diem Radiology Technician.

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
• Develop an individualized patient plan of care by implementing:
  • Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal sources.
  • Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
  • Speaking up with safety concerns acting as the patient's advocate.
  • Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.
  • Performing interventions to protect the patient from infection.
  • Protecting the patient's rights, dignity, and privacy.
  • Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice.
  • Complying with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out policy.
• Knowledge of radiation equipment including the maintenance and care of equipment
• Maintain radiation safety at all time in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Follow established protocols for cleaning, preparing, and operating radiological equipment.
• Evaluate the patient's progress toward attaining outcomes.
• Apply principles of radiation protection to teammates, LIPs, and patients
• Assist physician with imaging procedure
• Follow safety procedures and manufacturer's instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.
• Ensure proper identification and documentation of radiographic images
• Evaluate radiographic images for technical quality and stores film according to facility's policy and guidelines
• Inventory, receive, and restock materials used for radiological services.
• Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.
• Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise, and pertinent to the patient's condition and response to care.
• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the perioperative team and other stakeholders.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning perioperative patient care.
• Document episode of care accurately, timely, completely, and legibly.
• Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.
• Participate in the performance appraisal process.
• Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships.
• Maintain required competencies.
• Pursue professional growth.
• Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
• Comply with all SCA and facility policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation standards and professional guidelines when providing patient care.
• Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited radiology program required.
• Prior experience as a radiation technologist/procedure technologist preferred.
• Successful completion of BCLS Course within 90 days of employment required or documentation of current BCLS certification.
• Certification in radiation technology is preferred.
• AART licensure as required by state

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients and equipment
• Manual and finger dexterity
• Hand eye coordination
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs
• Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
• Working irregular hours

As a representative of Surgical Care Affiliates, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct impact on the Facility's success. Interaction with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, affiliated schools, visitors, volunteers, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork, a culture of safety, and in accordance with SCA Core Values.

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