Rad Tech - Augusta

Alliance Spine and Pain Centers; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Spine and Pain Centers in Augusta, GA is seeking a Rad Tech to join our outpatient pain management team. The role supports surgical procedures with C-Arm imaging, sterile technique, equipment handling and patient care.

Ideal candidates have a surgical technology background, BLS certification, and strong English communication skills to work with physicians, nurses and patients in a fast-paced OR setting. This is an on-site position with no on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a certified surgical technology program or in-house training.
• C-Arm experience highly preferred.
• Current BLS and other required training.
• Knowledge of equipment, instrumentation and supplies.
• Working knowledge of eClinical.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transporting patients and ensuring safety and comfort.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records and information.
• Observe changes in patient condition and report to physician or nurse.
• Prepare patients with sterile technique for procedures.
• Maintain sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Assist in room turnover and cleaning between cases.
• Inspect equipment and initiate repairs when needed.
• Scrub/assist in surgery and anticipate team needs.
• Perform C-Arm fluoroscopy assisted exams.
• Train new personnel and support the team.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Multitasking

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of a certified surgical technology program

BLS certification

Tools

C-Arm equipment

eClinical knowledge

Job description

We are a thriving Outpatient Pain Management Practice who seeks qualified, dynamic Healthcare Professionals like you! No weekends, 8 Major Holidays off, no overnights and you'll never be On-Call!

Alliance Spine and Pain Centers is looking for a Rad Tech for our Augusta location. Come join a dynamicTeam!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Help patients’ with their needs and concerns. Ensure patient’s safety and comfort. Assist in transporting patients
• Respect the confidentiality of patient, center and physician related information. Maintain confidentiality of patient records, and use complete discretion when discussing patient information.
• Observe pertinent changes in symptoms of patients’ condition and take appropriate action; report to physician or charge nurse.
• Prep patients prior to procedure by disinfecting area intended for surgical procedure using sterile technique. Be prepared for all cases at the scheduled time.
• Maintain sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Expedite room turnover. Remove linens and trash to appropriate disposal area. Clean bed, tables and other soiled areas between cases. Terminally clean and restock Operating Room.
• Clean autoclave weekly and flush system monthly.
• Ensure accurate count of each instrument 100% of the time during large procedures.
• Scrub/assist in surgery. Anticipate the needs of team members in the OR.
• Perform C-Arm fluoroscopy assisted exams.
• Regularly inspect equipment to ensure it is in proper working order. Initiate requisitions for repair of equipment, when needed.
• Assist in training new personnel.

Perform all other assigned job duties by charge nurse, administrator or providers

Skills and attributes needed: Be able to do simple math, work well with other and be able to multi-task.

Education/Experience/Skills/Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of a certified surgical technology program or sufficient in-house training
• C-Arm experience highly preferred
• Current BLS and other required training
• Knowledgeable of equipment, instrumentation and supplies
• Working knowledge of eClinical
• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written
• Ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients and others
• Ability to work independently with detail and accuracy
• Ability to apply common sense, understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Possible exposure to infectious/contagious disease, hazardous chemicals and materials, needle sticks, blood and body fluids.