Procedure Technician, General Surgery & Vascular Clinic-Full Time Days

Mary Washington Healthcare•Stafford, TX

4d•$23 - $32

About The Position

The Procedure Technician controls patient flow for providers, obtains and documents patient vitals, and performs patient care and clerical duties. Under the direct supervision of a physician, the technician delivers age-specific therapeutic interventions and performs duties according to competency-based evaluation standards. The role includes specific scrub responsibilities in accordance with the policies, procedures, and objectives of the procedure room and fluoroscopy suite. The technician prepares and maintains the procedure room, establishes a sterile field, assists with examinations and procedures, and supports patient safety throughout the procedure experience. The position also involves operating fluoroscopy equipment within scope of practice and under the direct supervision and presence of a physician or provider, documenting patient care, and performing other support duties under the direction of a licensed clinical professional.

Requirements

Medical Assistant Certification.
American Heart Association CPR certification.
Successful completion of fluoroscopy and sterile competency checklists as determined by the supervising physician after internal training.
Proficiency in basic clinical skills required by the specialty, such as phlebotomy, blood pressure measurement, EKG, injections, and autoclaving instruments.
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting 35 pounds and pushing and pulling 20 pounds.
Ability to work in confined spaces and tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Ability to think critically, analyze information, multitask, communicate effectively, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and cope with difficult situations.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous sterile technique experience.
At least 2 years of prior experience providing clinical support in a medical office setting.
Electronic Medical Records experience.

Responsibilities

Greet and escort patients to exam rooms promptly and courteously.
Review patient charts and ensure required reports and results are available before exams or treatments; obtain missing reports and results as needed.
Obtain and document patient chief complaints and vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, and fingerstick results.
Review patient history forms for completeness and obtain missing information within parameters established by the supervising provider.
Assist providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
Follow infection-control, safety, confidentiality, surgical attire, and aseptic technique requirements.
Prepare and maintain the procedure room, including setting up sterile fields, instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Position and prepare patients, drape the sterile field, and pass instruments under physician direction.
Prepare instruments for terminal sterilization and handle sharps safely.
Demonstrate knowledge of medications and appropriately label solutions on the sterile field.
Maintain equipment, supplies, and physician preference cards; assist with room turnover.
Promote patient safety by confirming patient identification and procedure site during the pre-procedure Time Out and disposing of medical waste appropriately.
Assist with advanced spine and pain procedures, including operating fluoroscopy equipment within scope of practice under the direct supervision and in the presence of a physician or provider.
Follow operating and safety procedures established by the Virginia Department of Radiation Protection, including use of an individual dosimeter.
Communicate provider advice, instructions, and results to patients within the scope of training.
Document activities, interventions, patient and family responses, prescribed medications, fluoroscopy times, and other relevant information in the medical record.
Perform patient support duties under the direction of a licensed clinical professional, including venipuncture and specimen collection and labeling.
Collaborate with the care team in developing the patient’s plan of care and achieving desired outcomes.
Use effective communication and teamwork to provide internal and external customer service; notify a supervisor of team-member counseling issues as appropriate.
Ensure exam and procedure rooms are properly supplied and set up for the patient visit.
Order and maintain appropriate quantities of patient-care supplies.
Pursue professional growth and continuing education, and participate in educational programs and experiences.
Support cost containment by eliminating wasted resources.
Participate in orienting new hires and perform other duties as assigned.