Procedure Technician/Medical Assistant, Spine & Rehabilitation-Full Time Days

Procedure Technician

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Job Summary: The Procedure Technician controls patient flow for providers, obtains and documents patient vitals, and performs other patient care and clerical duties. Under the direct supervision of a Physician, performs patient care and delivers therapeutic interventions in a proficient, age specific manner. Duties and responsibilities are performed according to standards outlined in the competency-based evaluation tool. This position is responsible for specific scrub duties in conjunction with policies, procedures and objectives of the procedure room/fluoroscopy suite.

Essential Functions & 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 reports and results as required.
• Obtains and documents patient chief complaint and patient vitals (height, weight, BP, fingerstick, etc.)
• Reviews patient-supplied history forms for completeness. Queries to obtain missing information within parameters established by supervising provider.
• 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 and participate effectively as a procedure room member.
• Implements, prioritizes, and communicates safe therapeutic care for the patient throughout the patient's procedure experience.
• Maintains and prepares the Procedure Room for interventional procedures. Obtains and sets 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.
• 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.
• Maintains physician's preference cards.
• Assists with room turnover.
• Achieves infection control with adherence to the surgical attire and aseptic technique.
• Provides safe environment for the patient to include:
• Confirms patient identification and correct site by participation in "Time Out" prior to start of procedure.
• Disposes of medical waste suitably.
• Handles sharps appropriately to prevent exposures.
• Demonstrates knowledge about medications on the sterile field and labels all solutions appropriately.
• Assists with advanced spine/pain procedures, including the operation of the fluoroscopy machine (within scope of practice), under the direct supervision and in the presence of a physician/provider.
• Adherence to all operating and safety procedures set forth by the Virginia Department of Radiation Protection (includes usage of individual dosimeter).
• Communicates with patients regarding provider advice, instructions, and/or results within scope of training.
• 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, which may include, but are not limited to:
• Performs venipuncture
• Collects and labels specimens
• Uses effective communication and team skills to provide good internal and external customer service. Notifies supervisor of team member counseling issues as appropriate.
• Ensures exam/procedure room is appropriately supplied and set up to accommodate encounter based upon reason for patient visit.
• Orders and maintains appropriate amounts of patient care supplies for the department.
• Exhibits accountability for professional growth and continuing education requirements. Participates in educational programs and experience to broaden individual knowledge base.
• Works toward cost containment by eliminating wasted resources.
• Participates in the orientation of new hires.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Previous sterile technique experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' prior experience providing clinical support in a medical office setting preferred.
• Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization 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.

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.

*Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements.

"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."