Surgical/Scrub Technician - Interventional Radiology

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Surgical Scrub Technician in Interventional Radiology (IR) supports the IR team by providing high-quality, sterile instrumentation and assisting during minimally invasive, image-guided procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Scrub Technologist program, surgical scrub tech training through the military, or a minimum of two years of surgical/scrub experience at an acute care facility or ambulatory surgery center.
• Ability to Follow Oral Instruction, Read, and Write

Responsibilities

• Scrubbing for Interventional Radiology procedures includes assembling and preparing supplies.
• Assists in circulating duties with an RN.
• Ensures that the room has been prepared for the upcoming cases, with appropriate equipment available and ready for use.
• Ensures availability of appropriate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for assigned cases.
• Assembles supplies for Interventional Radiology procedures, maintains the sterile field, passes surgical instruments and supplies, and assists in room preparation.
• Exhibits practical knowledge of IR equipment, including maintenance and safety aspects.
• Educates and prepares patients for procedures by reviewing medical history, draping and positioning the patient, and preparing procedural/testing sites.
• Assists the physician with performing diagnostic and therapeutic vascular interventional procedures.
• Educates the patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure the patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Assists with monitoring patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshot, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary and keeps coworkers informed of status.
• Responsible for daily work assignments.
• Serves in an active role in maintaining ACR accreditation and various JCAHO, FDA, and ODH inspections.
• Assists in interviewing, selection, and orientation/training of new staff members.
• Ensures proper staff education requirements.
• Actively involved in the discipline process when necessary, particularly verbal
• Maintains knowledge and skills to perform duties.
• Keeps rooms stocked and equipment cleaned according to department standards.
• Adheres to the time and attendance policy and discusses any variation from the schedule with the manager.
• Demonstrates willingness to assist in departmental changes to improve workflow and learn new functions and duties as needed to keep the department viable.
• Participates in a rotating on-call schedule
• Performs other duties as required or directed.
• Other duties may be assigned to this position.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees