Outpatient Interventional Radiology Scrub Tech

About the Role

The primary role of this position is to perform as the first surgical assist during Interventional procedures

What You’ll Be Doing

• Performs sterile preparation of access sites including, but not limited to; femoral access, jugular access, radial access, abdominal procedures and biopsies.

• Manages all sharps, wires, catheters, and ancillary devices during the procedures with the physician. This includes preparation of devices before use in the patient, loading of catheters and wires, and assisting during arterial closure.

• Transports patient to and from holding area to the operative suite.

• Sterile preparation on the operative tray including handling and preparation of all medical devices and supplies.

• Operation of the angiography and ultrasound equipment. To include positioning, troubleshooting, and patient demographic entry.

• Responsible for image and data transfer to PACS. Daily verification of image transfer of each case with documenting within the logbook.

• Performs according to principles of radiation safety (ALARA training by PCU) and documents radiation dose and fluoroscopy time in procedural logbook.

• Maintains lead protective equipment cleanliness and radiation badge monitoring.

• Unpacks, organizes, and restocks inventory of medical devices.

• Communicates with PCU admin and vendors regarding ordering of medical devices.

• Operates and utilizes the PCU inventory management software to maintain adequate par levels daily.

• Previews patient schedule to prepare and pull all necessary inventory needed for procedures.

• Cleans procedure room post procedure, including cleaning of equipment/machinery.

• Responsible for the disposal of hazardous waste according to OSHA standards.

• Assists with maintaining environmental integrity and aesthetics. Ensures all areas are clean, sanitary, and safe on a daily basis.

• Ensures all facility equipment and instruments are in proper working condition by inspecting equipment on a daily basis before and after procedures. Makes recommendations regarding replacement of equipment and repairs.

• Oversees inventory usage with the PCU administrative team

  • Adjust Inventory par levels

  • Order interventional supplies when level is below par

  • Run cycle count reports monthly to ensure count is accurate

  • Run an expiration report monthly to ensure inventory is used accordingly

• Draws up intravenous medication and labels as per Medication Labeling Policy in the Sterile Field Competency. May perform instrument sterilization and package surgical instruments.

• Complies with HIPPA policies and standards in regard to patient confidentiality.

Procedure List:

• Mesenteric Angiography and Embolization

• Pelvic Angiography and Embolization

• Visceral Tube Placement

• Liver & Soft Tissue Biopsies

• Angiograms: Peripheral Vascular Intervention

• Chest Port and Central Venous Catheter Placement

• Biliary Tube Placement and Exchange

• Venous Intervention

What We Expect from You

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must be a Certified Surgical Technologist

• Seeking least 1 year of Surgical experience

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fi