Procedure Technician, General Surgery & Vascular Clinic-Full Time Days

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 the exam room in a timely and courteous manner.
• Reviews patient chart to ensure all reports and results required by the provider are available prior to exam/treatment.
• Obtains reports and results as required.
• Obtains and documents patient chief complaint and vitals (height, weight, blood pressure, fingerstick, etc.).
• Reviews patient‑supplied history forms for completeness and queries missing information within parameters established by the 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 procedures to assist and participate effectively as a procedure‑room member.
• Implements, prioritizes, and communicates safe therapeutic care throughout the patient’s procedure experience.
• Maintains and prepares the Procedure Room for interventional procedures.
• Obtains and sets up a sterile field with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Positions and prepares the patient, drapes the sterile field, and passes instrumentation under the direction of the physician.
• Follows aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies and maintains the highest standard of sterility during procedures.
• Prepares instruments for terminal sterilization after use.
• Assists the physician during procedures.
• Handles sharps on the sterile field properly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and proper labeling of all solutions on the sterile field.
• Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies.
• Maintains physician’s preference cards.
• Assists with room turnover.
• Achieves infection control through adherence to surgical attire and aseptic technique.
• Provides a safe environment for the patient, including confirming patient identification and correct site during “Time Out” prior to the start of the procedure.
• Disposes of medical waste appropriately and handles sharps to prevent exposures.
• Assists with advanced spine/pain procedures, including operation of the fluoroscopy machine (within scope of practice) under direct supervision.
• Adheres to operating and safety procedures set forth by the Virginia Department of Radiation Protection, including use of an individual dosimeter.
• Communicates provider advice, instructions, and results to patients within scope of training.
• Documents all activities, interventions, patient/family responses, medications, fluoroscopy times, etc., in the medical record.
• Performs patient support duties under the direction of a licensed clinical professional, including venipuncture and specimen collection/labeling.
• Collaborates with the care team to develop the patient’s plan of care.
• Uses effective communication and team skills to provide excellent internal and external customer service.
• Notifies supervisor of team‑member counseling issues as appropriate.
• Ensures the exam/procedure room is appropriately supplied and set up for each encounter.
• 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 to broaden 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 the supervising physician after internal training.
• Proficiency in basic clinical skills required by the specialty (e.g., phlebotomy, blood pressure measurement, 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).

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Constant (67‑100 % of workday) walking, standing, and use of arms/hands; frequent (34‑66 % of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.
• Ability to lift 35 lb and push/pull 20 lb.
• Auditory and visual skills, including color determination; ability to work in confined spaces and reach overhead.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills; ability to multitask and communicate effectively with