Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. No Nights, Weekends, or Holidays!! Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs direct patient care and delivers therapeutic interventions in a proficient, age specific manner. This position is responsible for specific scrub duties in conjunction with policies, procedures and objectives of the FASC Operating Room (OR). Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Collaborates with the care team in formation of the patient’s plan of care to achieve desired outcomes. Displays adequate working knowledge of surgical procedures to assist and participate effectively as a surgical team member. Implements, prioritizes, and communicates safe therapeutic care for the patient throughout the patient’s operative experience. Prepares OR rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment. Assists the surgical team during operative procedures. Follows aseptic technique in opening sterile supplies and set up for procedures. Drapes patients for surgical procedure. Performs proper handling of sharps on the surgical field. Executes accurate and proper handling of specimens. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and proper labeling of all solutions on sterile field. Performs surgical counts per policy with RN. Maintains and properly cares for equipment and supplies. Maintains physician’s preference cards. Assists with room turnover. Exhibits knowledge about the routine in the decontamination of instrumentation. Initiates action in emergency situations. Achieves infection control with adherence to the surgical attire and aseptic technique. Provides safe environment for the patient to include: Confirms patient identification and correct site surgery by participation in “Time Out” prior to start of procedure. Uses electrosurgery unit and lasers properly, when applicable. Performs surgical counts according to recommended standards. Handles specimens correctly and accurately. Disposes of medical waste suitably. Handles sharps appropriately to prevent exposures. Demonstrates knowledge about medications on the sterile field and labels all solutions appropriately. Supports and adheres to general performance standards and policies for all FASC staff. Assists in the maintenance of physician preference cards. Participates in Quality Improvement activities and evaluates effectiveness. Works toward cost containment by eliminating wasted resources. Displays flexibility and ability to perform duties in safe and time efficient manner. Maintains room turnover time at, or below, present facility average. Uses effective communication and team skills to provide good internal and external customer service. Notifies supervisor of team member counseling issues as appropriate. Exhibits accountability for professional growth and continuing education requirements. Participates in the orientation of new hires. Adheres to universal precautions. Uses proper body mechanics in all aspects of job tasks. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required. AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire. Clinical education and/or experience must meet one of the following criteria: Graduate of an approved formal program to include one of the following: OR Technology, Surgical Scrub Tech, or Surgical Technology (six months experience preferred) LPN, Trained Scrub or Operating Room Tech with a minimum of one year of hospital operating room experience Valid LPN License from Virginia at hire or Certified Surgical Technologist within 6 months of hire. Registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Technologist required at hire. As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. Required Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead. Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends. Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. “It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”
Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. Job Summary: The Advanced Practice Provider provides clinical services to the appropriate programs and its patients/in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. The Advanced Practice Provider is actively involved in providing formal and informal care, education and participates in the review and development of specific policies, procedures, and practice guidelines. The incumbent in this position must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and an understanding of the interdependent roles of various allied health professions. This individual will assess physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and functional components, develop a treatment plan, order and interpret diagnostic components of the plan, and prescribe non-pharmacological and pharmacological agents. The Advanced Practice Provider functions professionally under a practice agreement with the supervising physician and operationally under the Vice President Nursing Services and/or the designee. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: In collaboration with physician, demonstrates ability to consul patients and family members about diagnosis, testing, surgery and risk of procedures. Performs comprehensive health assessments for the purpose of diagnosing and treating individuals. Formulates appropriate differential diagnosis, develop treatment plan to include appropriate diagnostics; identifies non-pharmacological interventions, appropriate pharmacological agents and education. The plan is based on mutually established priorities to maximize the heath potential of the patient. Provides relevant patient and family education; makes appropriate referrals to other professional and community agencies. Orders and provides preliminary interpretation of diagnostic studies. Prescribes non-pharmacological therapies and pharmacological agents within the defined scope of service and according to guidelines established by the supervising physician. Demonstrates the ability to use effective organizational/prioritization problem-solving and decision-making abilities in practice. Provides emergency treatments and initiates emergency life saving measures per ACLS guidelines. Meets all the requirements of the practice agreement with the supervising physician under the regulations and requirements of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Delineation of Privileges: Obtain, record and dictate medical histories Perform, record and dictate physical examinations Make daily rounds, record progress notes, write routine comfort and diet orders, order laboratory tests and non-invasive examinations, write approved routine orders, and change dressings Prepare patients for discharge from the hospital Dictate discharge and transfer summaries Evaluate patients who require a surgical consult Clinical procedures: Apply and change dressings Remove sutures and staples Perform venipunctures Insert IV needles and catheters Catheterize urinary bladder Pass nasogastric tubes Place and remove chest tubes and monitoring lines Irrigate chest tubes and catheters Remove intra-aortic balloon pump Debride, irrigate and pack surgical wounds Remove drainage catheters Communication: Educate patient/family regarding disease, procedures, medication, nutrition, healthcare, and post-discharge care Dictate letters to physicians, patients Act as liaison between patients and physicians Act as liaison between nursing and physicians Request consults from health agencies and act as liaison Make and receive phone calls to/from patients, physicians and nurses for information, advise, triage Other Maintain statistics Complete insurance forms and home health forms Maintain written material; teach devices and special equipment for use of personnel and patients. Qualifications: MPAS/DMS required MSN required Nurse Practitioner Virginia License required Physician Assistant Virginia License required AHA BLS Provider CPR required Ability to work effectively in emergency situations and under stress Proficient leadership skills Ability to work cooperatively/collaboratively as part of a team, developing productive working relationships with diverse groups of people. As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. Job Summary: The Medical Assistant controls patient flow for providers, obtains and documents patient vitals, and performs other patient care and clerical duties. The incumbent in this position will support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare and must demonstrate a commitment to quality service to patients, physicians, the public and co-workers. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Greets and escorts patients to exam room in a timely and courteous manner. Reviews patient chart to ensure all reports and results required by provider are available prior to exam/treatment. Obtains reports and results as required. Obtains and documents patient chief complaint. Obtains and documents patient vitals (i.e., height, weight, BP). Ensures exam/procedure room is appropriately supplied and set up to accommodate encounter based upon reason for patient visit. Reviews patient-supplied history forms for completeness. Queries to obtain missing information within parameters established by supervising provider. Assists providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. Draws blood and/or assists in obtaining other specimens. Prepares and routes specimen(s) to laboratories; utilizing in-house services whenever appropriate; following verification of patients’ insurance. Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication prescribed, etc., in the medical record. Communicates with patients regarding provider advice/instructions within scope of training. Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines, and confidentiality policies. Phones in prescriptions to pharmacies based upon provider’s written orders. Provides results and other information to patients as specifically directed by provider. Assists patient with the scheduling of future appointments, surgeries, and/or diagnostic testing, as necessary. The Medical Assistant is not authorized to interpret reports or results or independently dispense medical advice to patients. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Must be certified Medical Assistant. In lieu of certification at hire, must have successfully completed a medical assistant training program or have two years of experience as a Medical Assistant (eq. Army Medic, Navy Corpsman) at hire. For those that have completed a medical assistant training program or have two years of experience, must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 18 months of hire. Incumbents hired before March 2021 may be considered grandfathered in terms of education. Should an incumbent obtain the Medical Assistant certification, it would be considered a requirement of their role moving forward. AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire. Proficiency in basic clinical skills as required by specialty (i.e. phlebotomy, blood pressure, EKG, injections) required. Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality required. Minimum of 2 years’ prior experience providing clinical support in a medical office setting preferred. Electronic Medical Records experience preferred. As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. Required Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead. Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends. Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. *Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements. “It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”
Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. Job Summary: This position is responsible for LPN nursing services in a physician office practice to control patient flow for physician, obtain and document patient vitals, perform EKG strips, and other nursing duties as assigned. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Provides general nursing care to patients to include obtaining and documenting patient vitals (height, weight, BP). Rooms patients. Facilitates patient flow throughout the office. Assists Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments. Obtains patient history, chief complaint and vitals and documents in medical record. Ensures adequate materials and supplies are available at all times. Provides patient and family education as appropriate. Responds to and provides guidance for return calls to patients for patient treatment related phone inquiries. Ensures patient appointments are assigned according to risk and severity. Maintains/reviews patient charts, records and other pertinent documents and reports. Establishes and maintains high standard for customer satisfaction and customer service. Schedules patient appointments for office visits. Assists patients with scheduling of procedures, tests, and radiological exams. Obtains authorization for procedures and studies as required. Schedules patient surgeries. Ensures necessary films are available for surgeries and appointments Learns front office functions, providing backup support and coverage as required. Fills out disability forms for MD/PA to review and sign. Works with third party payors to obtain authorization/pre-certification for surgeries, diagnostic testing, and other procedures ordered by physician. Rotates/provides coverage for clinical staffing needs in various Mary Washington Medical Group practices Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Valid LPN License from Virginia required. AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire Experience working in a Physician Office preferred Previous experience with practice specialty preferred Must have knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality. As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. Required Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead. Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends. Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. *Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements. “It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”
Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. *** Hired as a CMA - Train for the Procedure Technician. Job Summary: The Procedure Technician controls patient flow for providers, obtains and documents patient vitals, and performs other patient care and clerical duties. Under the direct supervision of a Physician, performs patient care and delivers therapeutic interventions in a proficient, age specific manner. Duties and responsibilities are performed according to standards outlined in the competency-based evaluation tool. This position is responsible for specific scrub duties in conjunction with policies, procedures and objectives of the procedure room/fluoroscopy suite. ***The typical training period for this position is 6-12 months.*** As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. **** Please note that you will be hired as a CMA- then a fter successful completion of the mandatory competencies / training you will be moved to the Procedure Technician role.**** Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Greets and escorts patients to exam room in a timely and courteous manner. Reviews patient chart to ensure all reports and results required by provider are available prior to exam/treatment. Obtains reports and results as required. Obtains and documents patient chief complaint and patient vitals (height, weight, BP, fingerstick, etc.) Reviews patient-supplied history forms for completeness. Queries to obtain missing information within parameters established by supervising provider. Assists providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines, and confidentiality policies. Displays adequate working knowledge of interventional pain procedure to assist and participate effectively as a procedure room member. Implements, prioritizes, and communicates safe therapeutic care for the patient throughout the patient’s procedure experience. Maintains and prepares the Procedure Room for interventional procedures. Obtains and sets up sterile field with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment. Performs under the direction of the physician during procedures to position and prep the patient, drape the sterile field, and pass instrumentation. Follows aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies and maintains highest standard of sterile techniques during procedure. Prepares instruments for terminal sterilization after use. Assists the physician during procedures. Performs proper handling of sharps on the sterile field. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and proper labeling of all solutions on sterile field. Maintains and properly cares for equipment and supplies. Maintains physician’s preference cards. Assists with room turnover. Achieves infection control with adherence to the surgical attire and aseptic technique. Provides safe environment for the patient to include: Confirms patient identification and correct site by participation in “Time Out” prior to start of procedure. Disposes of medical waste suitably. Handles sharps appropriately to prevent exposures. Demonstrates knowledge about medications on the sterile field and labels all solutions appropriately. Assists with advanced spine/pain procedures, including the operation of the fluoroscopy machine (within scope of practice), under the direct supervision and in the presence of a physician/provider. Adherence to all operating and safety procedures set forth by the Virginia Department of Radiation Protection (includes usage of individual dosimeter). Communicates with patients regarding provider advice, instructions, and/or results within scope of training. Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication prescribed, fluoroscopy times, etc., in the medical record. Performs patient support duties under the direction of a licensed clinical professional, which may include, but are not limited to: Performs venipuncture Collects and labels specimens Collaborates with the care team in formation of the patient’s plan of care to achieve desired outcomes. Collects and labels specimens Uses effective communication and team skills to provide good internal and external customer service. Notifies supervisor of team member counseling issues as appropriate. Ensures exam/procedure room is appropriately supplied and set up to accommodate encounter based upon reason for patient visit. Orders and maintains appropriate amounts of patient care supplies for the department. Exhibits accountability for professional growth and continuing education requirements. Participates in educational programs and experience to broaden individual knowledge base. Works toward cost containment by eliminating wasted resources. Participates in the orientation of new hires. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Medical Assistant Certification required. American Heart Association CPR certification required. Successful completion of fluoroscopy competency and sterile competency checklists as determined by supervising physician once internal training is completed. Proficiency in basic clinical skills as required by specialty (i.e. phlebotomy, blood pressure, EKG, injections, autoclaving instruments). Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality. Previous sterile technique experience preferred. Minimum of 2 years’ prior experience providing clinical support in a medical office setting preferred. Electronic Medical Records experience preferred. As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. Required Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead. Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends. Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. “It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”
