Interventional Radiology Scrub Technician

Urology Associates, P.C.; Nashville (TN); Presencial; USD 30 000 - 47 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Company-Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Time

PTO (16 hrs. annually)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Resumo da oferta

Urology Associates, P.C. - IR Center Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced IR Scrub Technician to assist the lead scrub tech during interventional procedures and to provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care.

The role involves sterile preparation, imaging work, anesthesia transfer support, and room turnover across interventional radiology cases, with strong focus on radiation safety and PACS data handling.

Qualificações

• High school diploma required.
• Experience as IR scrub tech preferred.
• Ability to set up sterile fields and prep access sites.
• Familiar with PACS and image transfers.
• Knowledge of OSHA and hazardous waste disposal.

Responsabilidades

• Sterile preparation for procedures including femoral, jugular, and radial access.
• Assist during procedures and manage sharps, wires, catheters.
• Operate imaging equipment and transfer data to PACS.
• Maintain sterile fields and document radiation dose.
• Prepare, restock, and maintain procedure rooms and equipment.
• Post-operative patient care in holding area.

Conhecimentos

Sterile Prep

Procedure Assistance

Radiation Safety

Inventory Mgmt

Patient Care

Post-op Monitoring

Sedation Transfer

Room Turnover

Formação académica

High school

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Job Category Radiology Scrub Technician, Patient Procedures, Imaging
• Employee Type Full Time Hourly
• Required Degree High school

Description

Urology Associates, P.C. - IR Center Nashville, TN has an immediate need for an experienced IR Scrub Technician to join their team!

The primary role of the Interventional Radiology (IR) Scrub Technician is to assist the lead Scrub Tech in providing first surgical assistance during interventional procedures (see procedure list below). Additionally, this position is responsible for pre-operative and post-operative patient care in the holding area.

Requirements

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sterile Preparation:
  • Prepare access sites for procedures, including femoral, jugular, and radial access, as well as abdominal procedures and biopsies.
  • Set up and maintain sterile fields and ensure all medical instruments and devices are ready for use.
• Procedure Assistance:
• Manage sharps, wires, catheters, and ancillary devices during procedures.
• Assist in loading catheters and wires and provide support during arterial closure.
• Operate angiography and ultrasound equipment, including positioning, troubleshooting, and entering patient demographics.
• Transport patients between the holding area and the operative suite.
• Clean the procedure room and equipment after each procedure.
• Dispose of hazardous waste per OSHA standards.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all areas.
• Imaging & Radiation Safety:
• Ensure proper transfer of images and data to PACS and verify daily image transfers.
• Follow ALARA principles for radiation safety and document radiation dose and fluoroscopy time.
• Maintain cleanliness of lead protective equipment and monitor radiation badge usage.
• Inventory & Equipment Management:
• Unpack, organize, and restock medical devices and supplies.
• Utilize Spacetrax inventory management software to maintain stock levels.
• Inspect equipment before and after procedures and recommend repairs or replacements as needed.
• Draw up and label intravenous medications following sterile field competency policies.
• Coordinate biopsy pickups with Pathology and complete necessary documentation.
• Reconcile medications and perform pre-operative calls to explain instructions.
• Send post-op prescriptions to the patient's pharmacy before the procedure.
• Patient Care & Monitoring:
• Conduct pre-operative evaluations, start IVs, and complete screening questionnaires.
• Monitor patients pre- and post-procedure, documenting vitals and notifying the nurse of any changes.
• Assess and manage groin sites to prevent bleeding or hematoma formation.
• Hold pressure on arterial sites if needed.
• Discharge patients, review discharge instructions, and answer any questions.
• Sedation Transfer & Post-Op Monitoring:
• Document patient transfers from the procedure room to the recovery bay.
• Communicate with patient families regarding procedure status and pickup times.
• Arrange transport if needed and assist with patient discharge.
• General Support:
• Assist with patient chart preparation, scheduling, and phone calls as needed.
• Restock linens and monitor hazardous materials disposal.
• Help set up and turn over procedure rooms between cases.

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

Summary

UA offers an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Company-Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Time
• PTO (16 hrs. annually)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance: Company-paid
• Long-Term Disability Insurance: Company-paid