Mary Washington Healthcare - Fredericksburg, VA

posted about 2 months ago

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.
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