Surgical Assistant
Prostate Centers USA
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Raleigh, NC
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Posted March 29, 2026
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- Perform sterile preparation of access sites and operative trays
- Assist physicians during procedures, including managing sharps, wires, catheters, device preparation/loading, and arterial closure
- Operate angiography and ultrasound equipment; enter patient data into the C-arm and troubleshoot as needed
- Transfer, verify, and document images and data to PACS
- Follow radiation safety standards (ALARA); document dose and fluoroscopy time and maintain lead/badge compliance
- Transport patients pre- and post-procedure; monitor vital signs and notify RN/MD of changes
- Complete screenings, assist with sedation transfer, recovery monitoring, and discharge processes
- Monitor access sites post-procedure; manage bleeding or hematoma and hold pressure when needed
- Perform pre-operative calls, review systems (ROS), medication reconciliation, and coordinate post-operative prescriptions
- Coordinate pathology pickups and required specimen documentation
- Manage inventory, including unpacking, restocking, adjusting PAR levels, ordering supplies, and running cycle/expiration reports (Spacetrax)
- Clean and turn over procedure and patient rooms; dispose of hazardous waste per OSHA regulations
- Inspect and maintain equipment readiness and recommend repairs or replacements when needed
- Maintain environmental cleanliness, linens, and hazardous material containers
- Assist the front desk with chart preparation, scheduling, and patient communication as needed
- Comply with HIPAA requirements, medication labeling standards, and sterile field competencies
Commitments
Employees may be exposed to infectious diseases.
The role requires the ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and assist with patient transfers up to 400 pounds.
Staff may need to stand while wearing a protective lead apron for 60–90 minutes during procedures.
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available.
Apply today and join our team at IR Centers!
Prostate Centers USA is a network partner of Hemorrhoid Centers, Ortho Centers, and IR Centers.
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Requirements
- Comply with HIPAA requirements, medication labeling standards, and sterile field competencies
- Certification as a Medical Assistant, Radiologic Technologist, or equivalent clinical training
- Knowledge of sterile technique, radiation safety (ALARA), and infection control standards
- Ability to operate imaging equipment and manage PACS/image documentation
- Competency in patient monitoring and post-procedure care
- Familiarity with inventory m anagement systems and medical supply handling
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Ability to lift, transport, and position patients safely
- Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and facility policies
Preferred Skills
- Certification as a Medical Assistant, Radiologic Technologist, or equivalent clinical training
- Experience in Interventional Radiology, Cath Lab, or other procedural settings preferred
- Knowledge of sterile technique, radiation safety (ALARA), and infection control standards
- Ability to operate imaging equipment and manage PACS/image documentation
- Competency in patient monitoring and post-procedure care
- Familiarity with inventory m anagement systems and medical supply handling
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Ability to lift, transport, and position patients safely
- Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and facility policies
Education
- (Not required) – Certification as a Medical Assistant, Radiologic Technologist, or equivalent clinical training
IR Centers at Associated Urologists of North Carolina is a multidisciplinary private practice endovascular lab. We lead minimally invasive procedures across the United States by providing interventional radiology services in an outpatient setting.
Learn more about IR Centers here: https://youtu.be/YhLFlp789hg
As a Surgical Assistant , you will assist in preparing patients and procedure rooms for surgeries, ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment are ready. You will maintain a sterile environment, assist physicians during procedures by passing instruments, and help with patient positioning and transfers.
Duties And Responsibilities
Perform sterile preparation of access sites and operative trays
Assist physicians during procedures, including managing sharps, wires, catheters, device preparation/loading, and arterial closure
Operate angiography and ultrasound equipment; enter patient data into the C-arm and troubleshoot as needed
Transfer, verify, and document images and data to PACS
Follow radiation safety standards (ALARA); document dose and fluoroscopy time and maintain lead/badge compliance
Transport patients pre- and post-procedure; monitor vital signs and notify RN/MD of changes
Complete screenings, assist with sedation transfer, recovery monitoring, and discharge processes
Monitor access sites post-procedure; manage bleeding or hematoma and hold pressure when needed
Perform pre-operative calls, review systems (ROS), medication reconciliation, and coordinate post-operative prescriptions
Coordinate pathology pickups and required specimen documentation
Manage inventory, including unpacking, restocking, adjusting PAR levels, ordering supplies, and running cycle/expiration reports (Spacetrax)
Clean and turn over procedure and patient rooms; dispose of hazardous waste per OSHA regulations
Inspect and maintain equipment readiness and recommend repairs or replacements when needed
Maintain environmental cleanliness, linens, and hazardous material containers
Assist the front desk with chart preparation, scheduling, and patient communication as needed
Comply with HIPAA requirements, medication labeling standards, and sterile field competencies
Preferred Qualifications
Certification as a Medical Assistant, Radiologic Technologist, or equivalent clinical training
Experience in Interventional Radiology, Cath Lab, or other procedural settings preferred
Knowledge of sterile technique, radiation safety (ALARA), and infection control standards
Ability to operate imaging equipment and manage PACS/image documentation
Competency in patient monitoring and post-procedure care
Familiarity with inventory m anagement systems and medical supply handling
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
Ability to lift, transport, and position patients safely
Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and facility policies
Working Conditions
Employees may be exposed to infectious diseases. The role requires the ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and assist with patient transfers up to 400 pounds. Staff may need to stand while wearing a protective lead apron for 60–90 minutes during procedures.
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available.
Apply today and join our team at IR Centers!
Prostate Centers USA is a network partner of Hemorrhoid Centers, Ortho Centers, and IR Centers.
Learn more about IR Centers here: https://youtu.be/YhLFlp789hg
As a Surgical Assistant , you will assist in preparing patients and procedure rooms for surgeries, ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment are ready. You will maintain a sterile environment, assist physicians during procedures by passing instruments, and help with patient positioning and transfers.
Duties And Responsibilities
Perform sterile preparation of access sites and operative trays
Assist physicians during procedures, including managing sharps, wires, catheters, device preparation/loading, and arterial closure
Operate angiography and ultrasound equipment; enter patient data into the C-arm and troubleshoot as needed
Transfer, verify, and document images and data to PACS
Follow radiation safety standards (ALARA); document dose and fluoroscopy time and maintain lead/badge compliance
Transport patients pre- and post-procedure; monitor vital signs and notify RN/MD of changes
Complete screenings, assist with sedation transfer, recovery monitoring, and discharge processes
Monitor access sites post-procedure; manage bleeding or hematoma and hold pressure when needed
Perform pre-operative calls, review systems (ROS), medication reconciliation, and coordinate post-operative prescriptions
Coordinate pathology pickups and required specimen documentation
Manage inventory, including unpacking, restocking, adjusting PAR levels, ordering supplies, and running cycle/expiration reports (Spacetrax)
Clean and turn over procedure and patient rooms; dispose of hazardous waste per OSHA regulations
Inspect and maintain equipment readiness and recommend repairs or replacements when needed
Maintain environmental cleanliness, linens, and hazardous material containers
Assist the front desk with chart preparation, scheduling, and patient communication as needed
Comply with HIPAA requirements, medication labeling standards, and sterile field competencies
Preferred Qualifications
Certification as a Medical Assistant, Radiologic Technologist, or equivalent clinical training
Experience in Interventional Radiology, Cath Lab, or other procedural settings preferred
Knowledge of sterile technique, radiation safety (ALARA), and infection control standards
Ability to operate imaging equipment and manage PACS/image documentation
Competency in patient monitoring and post-procedure care
Familiarity with inventory m anagement systems and medical supply handling
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
Ability to lift, transport, and position patients safely
Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and facility policies
Working Conditions
Employees may be exposed to infectious diseases. The role requires the ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and assist with patient transfers up to 400 pounds. Staff may need to stand while wearing a protective lead apron for 60–90 minutes during procedures.
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available.
Apply today and join our team at IR Centers!
Prostate Centers USA is a network partner of Hemorrhoid Centers, Ortho Centers, and IR Centers.