Procedure Technician, Vascular/Dialysis Access-Full Time Days

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Greets, escorts, and prepares patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Obtains and documents chief complaints, medical history information, vital signs, and other required clinical data.
• Reviews patient charts, history forms, reports, and test results to ensure all required information is available prior to the patient encounter; obtains missing information and documentation as appropriate.
• Assists with patient positioning, transfers, transport, shaving, prepping, and other activities necessary to prepare patients for procedures and treatments.
• Assists with advanced interventional procedures, including the operation of the fluoroscopy machine (within scope of practice), under the direct supervision and in the presence of a physician/provider.
• Ensures exam, procedure, and treatment rooms are properly stocked, equipped, and prepared based on patient and procedural needs.
• Maintains, cleans, and prepares procedure rooms, equipment, and instruments; ensures proper disposal of medical waste and preparation of instruments for sterilization.
• Communicates provider instructions, test results, prescription information, and other patient information as directed by the provider and within appropriate scope of practice.
• Coordinates scheduling follow-up appointments, procedures, testing, and other patient care services as needed.
• Maintains procedural equipment and instruments; performs routine equipment inspections and monitors radiation badges in accordance with department and regulatory requirements.
• Processes x-ray images and archives to a PACS for patient medical records, in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Orders, inventories, and maintains appropriate medical, procedural, and patient care supplies.
• Adheres to infection control, safety, confidentiality, regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards. Participates in surveys, inspections, and process improvement activities as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant Certification required.

• American Heart Association CPR certification required.

• One year of medical assistant or equivalent experience required.

• Successful completion of departmental training program as determined by supervising physician, clinical staff, and practice leadership.

• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality.

• Previous sterile technique experience preferred.

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead.

Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

"It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates."

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