Procedure Technician/Medical Assistant, Spine & Rehabilitation-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 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

• Collaborates with the care team in formation of the patient’s plan of care to achieve desired outcomes. 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.”