Medical Assistant/Scrub Tech

  • Falls Church, Virginia, United States
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:

IR Centers at Potomac Urology is a multidisciplinary private practice endovascular lab. We are leading minimally invasive procedures across the U.S. by providing interventional radiology services in an outpatient setting.

Learn more about IR Centers here: https://youtu.be/YhLFlp789hg

As a Medical Assistant/Scrub Tech, you will assist in preparing patients and procedure rooms for surgeries, ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment are ready. You will maintain a sterile environment, assist physicians during procedures by passing instruments, and help with patient positioning and transfers.

Duties

  • Perform sterile prep of access sites and operative trays
  • Assist physicians during procedures: manage sharps, wires, catheters, device prep/loading, arterial closure
  • Operate angiography and ultrasound equipment; enter patient data into C-arm and troubleshoot as needed
  • Transfer, verify, and document images and data to PACS
  • Follow radiation safety (ALARA); document dose/fluoro time and maintain lead/badge compliance
  • Transport patients pre- and post-procedure; monitor vitals and notify RN/MD of changes
  • Complete screenings, assist with sedation transfer, recovery monitoring, and discharge
  • Monitor access sites post-op; manage bleeding/hematoma and hold pressure when needed
  • Perform pre-op calls, ROS review, medication reconciliation, and post-op prescription coordination
  • Coordinate pathology pickups and required specimen documentation
  • Manage inventory: unpack, restock, adjust pars, order supplies, run cycle/expiration reports (Spacetrax)
  • Clean and turn over procedure and patient rooms; dispose of hazardous waste per OSHA
  • Inspect and maintain equipment readiness; recommend repairs or replacements
  • Maintain environmental cleanliness, linens, and hazardous material containers
  • Assist front desk with chart prep, scheduling, and patient communication as needed
  • Comply with HIPAA, medication labeling, and sterile field competencies

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Medical Assistant, Surgical Technology, or other healthcare training/experience preferred
  • Some healthcare, patient care, surgical, or procedural experience preferred
  • Basic knowledge of infection control and patient safety
  • Willingness to learn sterile technique, procedural assisting, imaging equipment, and IR workflows
  • Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on clinical environment
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and assist with patient positioning and transport
  • Willingness to cross-train and assist with various clinical and administrative duties

Working conditions:

Employees may be exposed to infectious diseases. Must lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and assist in patient transfers up to 400 pounds. Standing in a protective apron for 60-90 minutes is required. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available.

Apply and join our team at IR Centers!

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