Procedure Technician - General Surgery & Vascular Clinic
$23.06 - $32.28
Entry
Stafford, VA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryClinical Support & Patient Administration
About the job
Requirements
- Medical Assistant Certification is required.
- American Heart Association CPR certification is required.
- Successful completion of fluoroscopy and sterile competency checklists, as determined by the supervising physician after internal training, is required.
- Proficiency in specialty-related basic clinical skills, such as phlebotomy, blood pressure measurement, electrocardiography, injections, and autoclaving instruments, is required.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality is required.
- The role requires constant walking, standing, and use of arms and hands; frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 pounds and push and pull 20 pounds; auditory and visual skills including color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; and ability to reach overhead.
- The role requires critical thinking and analytical skills, multitasking ability, effective communication and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and capacity to cope with difficult situations.
- The role requires ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
- The role may involve exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens; appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn.
Responsibilities
- Greet and escort patients to exam rooms in a timely and courteous manner.
- Review patient charts to ensure all reports and results required by the provider are available before exams or treatments, and obtain reports and results as needed.
- Obtain and document patient chief complaints and vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, and fingerstick measurements.
- Review patient-supplied history forms for completeness and obtain missing information within parameters established by the supervising provider.
- Assist providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
- Follow infection-control and safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.
- Use working knowledge of interventional pain procedures to assist and participate effectively as a procedure-room member.
- Implement, prioritize, and communicate safe therapeutic care for patients throughout their procedure experience.
- Maintain and prepare the procedure room for interventional procedures, including obtaining and setting up a sterile field with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Work under physician direction during procedures to position and prepare patients, drape the sterile field, and pass instruments.
- Follow aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies, maintain sterile technique during procedures, and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization after use.
- Assist physicians during procedures.
- Handle sharps properly on the sterile field and to prevent exposures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of medications and label all solutions on the sterile field appropriately.
- Maintain and care properly for equipment and supplies, and maintain physician preference cards.
- Assist with room turnover and achieve infection control through appropriate surgical attire and aseptic technique.
- Help ensure patient safety by confirming patient identity and the correct site during the pre-procedure time out and disposing of medical waste appropriately.
- Assist with advanced spine and pain procedures, including operating the fluoroscopy machine within scope of practice under the direct supervision and in the presence of a physician or provider.
- Follow operating and safety procedures established by the Virginia Department of Radiation Protection, including use of an individual dosimeter.
- Communicate provider advice, instructions, and results to patients within scope of training.
- Document activities and interventions, patient and family responses, medications prescribed, fluoroscopy times, and other relevant information in the medical record.
- Perform patient-support duties under the direction of a licensed clinical professional, including venipuncture and collection and labeling of specimens.
- Collaborate with the care team to form patient care plans and achieve desired outcomes.
- Use effective communication and teamwork skills to provide internal and external customer service, and notify the supervisor of team-member counseling issues as appropriate.
- Ensure exam and procedure rooms are appropriately supplied and set up for each patient encounter.
- Order and maintain appropriate quantities of patient-care supplies for the department.
- Pursue professional growth and continuing education, and participate in educational programs and experiences to broaden knowledge.
- Help contain costs by eliminating wasted resources.
- Participate in orientation of new hires.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous sterile-technique experience is preferred.
- A minimum of two years of prior experience providing clinical support in a medical-office setting is preferred.
- Electronic medical records experience is preferred.
About the company
What the company does: Mary Washington Healthcare is a not-for-profit regional health system serving Fredericksburg, Virginia, made up of two hospitals and 28 healthcare facilities and wellness services. How its products work: It delivers medical care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and wellness services that coordinate patient treatment, with governance by community volunteers on the Board of Trustees guiding growth. How it differs from competitors: It operates as a community-governed, not-for-profit system focused on the local region, with a long history and reinvestment into services rather than profit distribution. The goal: To provide high-quality health care for the region and use earnings to improve and expand care and access for the community.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$3.6M
Headquarters
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Founded
1899
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 brought 55 residents and fellows, expanding physician supply locally.
- MWHC launched TEER, Barostim, and vacuum lithotripsy, deepening advanced service lines.
- Partnership with Children's National supports NICU care while 51-baby week shows patient demand.
What critics are saying
- Virginia Medical Imaging sued MWHC on June 3, 2026, alleging $2.25 million damages.
- Fitch cut outlook to Stable on April 3, 2026, citing softer margins and 340B loss.
- Radiology conflict threatens February 2027 mammography disruption and technologist departures across Fredericksburg.
What makes Mary Washington Hospital unique
- Fredericksburg's only regional system offers tertiary care, GME, and 80-plus facilities.
- 2026 affiliations unify imaging with MCR, preserving local mammography and outpatient access.
- U.S. News ranked Mary Washington Hospital a 2026 Best Regional Hospital.
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Benefits
- Performance Bonus