Scrub Tech (IR Center)

Central Ohio Urology Group; Monroe, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Urology Partners seeks a Surgical Technologist to support interventional procedures. Responsibilities include sterile prep, handling vascular access sites, and assisting the physician with devices and imaging during procedures.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and certification as a Surgical Technologist, with at least one year of surgical experience. Candidates should be proficient with medical devices, PACS image transfer, and radiation safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Must have at least 1 year of surgical experience.
• Strong computer and information systems skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs sterile preparation of access sites.
• Manages sharps, wires, catheters, and devices during procedures.
• Operates angiography and ultrasound equipment; handles patient data and imaging transfers.

Skills

Surgical experience

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Surgical Technologist

Job description

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, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

What We are Offer You

At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here “Every Family Matters” Compassion Make Someone’s Day Collaboration Achieve Possibilities Together Respect Treat people with dignity Accountability Do the right thing Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.

About US

Urology Partners U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy. U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, New Jersey Urology and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.