Technician, Procedure-Medical Assistant

Mary Washington Healthcare - Fredericksburg, VA

Full-time

Fredericksburg, VA

Hospitals

About the position

The Procedure Technician plays a crucial role in patient services by managing patient flow, obtaining vital signs, and assisting in various medical procedures under the supervision of a physician. This full-time position requires proficiency in patient care and adherence to safety and infection control protocols, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for interventional procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patients to exam room in a timely and courteous manner.
• Reviews patient chart to ensure all reports and results required by provider are available prior to exam/treatment.
• Obtains and documents patient chief complaint and patient vitals (height, weight, BP, fingerstick, etc.).
• Reviews patient-supplied history forms for completeness and queries to obtain missing information.
• Assists providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
• Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.
• Displays adequate working knowledge of interventional pain procedure to assist effectively as a procedure room member.
• Implements, prioritizes, and communicates safe therapeutic care for the patient throughout the procedure experience.
• Maintains and prepares the Procedure Room for interventional procedures, obtaining and setting up sterile field with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Performs under the direction of the physician during procedures to position and prep the patient, drape the sterile field, and pass instrumentation.
• Follows aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies and maintains highest standard of sterile techniques during procedure.
• Prepares instruments for terminal sterilization after use.
• Assists the physician during procedures and performs proper handling of sharps on the sterile field.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and proper labeling of all solutions on sterile field.
• Maintains and properly cares for equipment and supplies, including physician's preference cards.
• Assists with room turnover and achieves infection control with adherence to surgical attire and aseptic technique.
• Provides a safe environment for the patient, confirming patient identification and correct site by participation in 'Time Out' prior to start of procedure.
• Disposes of medical waste suitably and handles sharps appropriately to prevent exposures.
• Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication prescribed, fluoroscopy times, etc., in the medical record.
• Performs patient support duties under the direction of a licensed clinical professional, including venipuncture and specimen collection.
• Collaborates with the care team in formation of the patient's plan of care to achieve desired outcomes.
• Uses effective communication and team skills to provide good internal and external customer service.
• Orders and maintains appropriate amounts of patient care supplies for the department.
• Exhibits accountability for professional growth and continuing education requirements.
• Participates in the orientation of new hires and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• American Heart Association CPR certification required.
• Successful completion of fluoroscopy competency and sterile competency checklists as determined by supervising physician once internal training is completed.
• Proficiency in basic clinical skills as required by specialty (i.e. phlebotomy, blood pressure, EKG, injections, autoclaving instruments).
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality.
• Minimum of 2 years' prior experience providing clinical support in a medical office setting preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous sterile technique experience preferred.
• Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.