Interventional Radiology Surgical Technologist

Company Overview

Urology of Virginia (UVA) has a long history of providing comprehensive and quality care to the entire Hampton Roads region including northeastern North Carolina. Our clinical care team consists of board certified urologists most of whom are fellowship trained nationally recognized awarded and published. Working in a team based environment our mission is to help patients optimize their urological health.

Job Overview

As a Surgical Technologist you will be responsible for providing support to ensure efficient operation of our outpatient center. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management organization and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately with high quality and in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and procedure rooms for radiology procedures
• Reviews patient orders to determine necessary materials and sets up/cleans procedure rooms
• Assists with patient prep transfers and positioning
• Inputs patient data into the C-Arm and assists physicians during interventional procedures maintaining sterile technique
• Complies with HIPAA draws up and labels IV medications and processes/archives x-ray images
• Manages equipment maintenance supply inventory and hazardous waste disposal
• May serve as Radiation Safety Officer and assist with accreditation surveys
• Ensures effective communication with physicians
• Assists with patient billing verifying procedure charges CPT and ICD9 codes

Required License/Experience/Skills

• Proven working experience as a surgical technologist
• Proficient in maintaining a sterile field
• Experienced in scrubbing in for surgical procedures
• Knowledge of HIPAA and other healthcare regulations
• Working knowledge of interventional equipment
• High school diploma
• Valid BLS Certification
• Surgical technologist experience: 1 year

Preferred License/Experience/Skills

• ARRT / CST Certification