SURGICAL SCRUB TECHNOLOGIST

Overview :

United Vein & Vascular Centers is a life-changing healthcare innovator that is rapidly expanding access to state-of-the-art, minimally invasive vein and vascular care as we grow our footprint across the country.

The unparalleled outcomes we achieve are made possible by dynamic team members like YOU working alongside our exceptional team of skilled physicians and passionate staff.

Join us on our journey to transform lives as we raise the bar for patient service and outcomes! Explore exciting career opportunities with United Vein & Vascular Centers and unlock your potential!

We offer a supportive culture that is driven by deep commitment to the success of our patients and our teams. We invest in YOU and are dedicated to creating individualized opportunities for career advancement.

In addition, we invest in our employees by offering :

• Competitive compensation package
• Outstanding work life balance
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401K plan match
• Life insurance (100% company paid)
• PTO and paid holidays
• We invest substantial energy and resources in building a highly-engaged culture where your voice is heard, you are connected to a community of professionals who share your values, and you can thrive.

Responsibilities :

The Surgical Scrub Tech is accountable to the Manager / Supervisor for the performance of vascular / interventional procedures.

This person works very closely with the interventional Physician and Radiologic Technologist.

• Position and instruct patients for examinations.
• Arrange, attach, or adjust immobilization and support devices when needed.
• Utilize proper safety and patient shielding precautions. (Rule out possibility of pregnancy)
• Scrub in and assist the Physician.
• Address the needs of the patients in a timely manner.
• Monitor the patient for unusual reactions or events and respond appropriately.
• Perform basic patient care for the comfort and safety of our patients.
• Follow infection control policies to help prevent Infections.
• Cleaning equipment and supplies after each examination.
• Prepare the surgical table and room for the procedure while maintaining sterility.
• Label all medications and fluids on the table as per policy.
• Describe the procedure and cover the IV contrast consent form with the patient.
• Perform Time Out with the appropriate staff present as per policy.
• Perform any (legally applicable) modality according to the established procedures requested by the Manager and / or Physician.
• Maintain all supplies necessary for the proper operation of the department.
• Identify usage rate for proper stocking of supplies without overstocking.
• Recognize needed supplies for scheduled procedures to ensure that the lack of supplies does not delay or cancel a procedure.
• Participate in continuing education and in-service programs to maintain adequate knowledge of all procedures performed and any other applicable modality you qualify for.
• Obtain enough CME in order to maintain your certification.
• Must be able to assist and perform special procedures that are performed utilizing the X-ray and Fluoro units.
• Assist Physician during x-ray procedures utilizing sterile technique to accomplish the procedure without contaminating the work area.
• Attend seminars as required to maintain adequate knowledge to keep yourself and facility up to date with current advances.
• Enter procedure and supply charges for each patient
• Demonstrate and promote a work culture committed to UVVCs Core Values : Understanding, Nurturing, Ingenuity, Trust, Excellence, and Diversity
• Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with UVVCs Standards of Conduct as outlined in our Employee Handbook
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with UVVC policies, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other applicable laws and regulations.

PHI is a top priority of our organization

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Completion of Surgical Technology training from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting approved school.
• Successfully fulfilled all the requirements for certification as a Surgical Technologist.
• Must meet all continuing education required by the state.
• Ability to competently perform basic Vascular Lab reception duties.
• Knowledge of all devices and how to use these devices (catheters, stents, etc.) used in the performance of these procedures.
• Ability to perform routine scheduling in the Vascular Lab Information System.
• Ability to answer phone calls per standard registration procedures and handle appropriately, i.e., schedules requests, test results, and other related messages.
• Employees at all levels of the organization are expected to maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a manner that is courteous and cooperative toward patients, visitors, staff, peers, physicians, and management.
• Understands current HIPAA, State and Accreditation guidelines.
• Follows department policies and procedures.
• Able to operate all equipment associated with the performance of Vascular procedures.
6 days ago