Medical Assistant/Scrub Tech
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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