University Of Rochester Rochester , NY 14618
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Full Time 40 hours Range URCB 203 GI MFG Visits-Nursing
Schedule
7:30 AM-5 PM
Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general direction from Nurse Leader, Nurse Manager or designee assists providers during exams. Performs a variety of clinical tasks in support of patient care in out-patient clinics including a variety of technical, procedural and information systems tasks involving patient care functions affecting the comfort, care and safety of patients.
SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED:
May train and coordinate activities of peers or support staff. Please refer to the career ladder.
MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Standard office equipment including computer, calculator, telephone, facsimile. Uses electronic medical record system. May set up, operate and make adjustments to various medical machines and equipment, such as but not limited to: autoclave cleaning equipment, accu-easy, telemetry, dynamapp, pulse oximeter, blood other specimen collection materials, electrocardiograph equipment and a variety of surgical/specialty instrumentation.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Applies clinical knowledge while assisting the provider during exam. This requires anticipating provider needs and adapting to the complexity of the patient.
Attaches patient to diagnostic and medical equipment such as but not limited to dynamapp, pulse oximeter, EKG, cardiac monitor and pneumatic tourniquet.
During exam provides information, comfort and care to the patient by explaining next steps, systems and their status. Assures that supplies and equipment are readily available to ensure smooth operations and patient safety. Gives patient provider's pre-printed instructions for discharge.
Anticipates and ensures the correct number and type of supplies are available in each exam room at all times. Assures equipment/supplies are available for provider based on individual provider preference.
Responsible for efficient room utilization and ensures patient wait time is minimized.
Escorts patients from the waiting area to exam areas. Obtains vital signs.
Performs diagnostic testing and specimen collection per provider order. Accurately labels, logs and processes specimens according to protocol and follows all Laboratory policies at all times.
Enters patient data, patient condition and patient care given into electronic medical record system.
Maintains adequacy of clinical equipment and medical supply levels needed for patient care and related to patient safety which may require reordering, stocking, and cleaning. Conducts inventory of supplies, rotates inventory, monitors expiration dates, requisitions needed supplies from internal and external vendors, reconciles orders with delivery, tracks utilization for cost trending purposes.
Makes recommendations regarding opportunities to decrease cost in use of equipment and supplies. Interacts and problem solves with purchasing department when products are on back order.
Implements standard infection prevention measures such as proper hand hygiene and contact/isolation precautions according to established protocols. Monitors infection prevention practices for breaches and suggests/initiates corrections.
With RN oversight, precepts new Ambulatory Technologist to the area providing detailed overview of requirements and assuring competence in all area of practices.
Performs administrative duties as assigned and may include scheduling and registration.
AS A SURGICAL PROCEDURE ASSISTANT:
Assists providers with patient processes. Prepares room and instrumentation for procedure.
Provides standard, basic instruction to the patient regarding the procedure. Anticipates provider needs during the procedure, obtains additional instrumentation as needed, accurately prepares specimens for the lab and dresses wounds at wound site at the completion of the procedure.
Checks and calibrates equipment according to equipment protocol. Sets up sterile fields as required.
Preps instrument tray for procedure. Sterilizes instruments.
Prepares specimens in appropriate preservative medium as ordered by provider and labels appropriately. Ensures accuracy for all requisitions and verifies all specimens are labeled and logged correctly.
Reviews discharge instructions with patient as prepared by provider.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience in customer focused/service setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Associates degree preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures and computer experience is preferred.
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University's mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.
This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University's mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.
This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.
AMBULATORY TECHNOGIST I, II, III:
Career Ladder: The three bands within the Ambulatory Technologist position are differentiated by job code, level of independence, supervision required, specialty skill set and ability to precept new employees in the use of all equipment, in addition to the ability to lead and meet established departmental goals.
Band One (I): Entry Level Ambulatory Technologists
Band Two (II): Competent Ambulatory Technologists
Band Two status requires minimum of 6 months of progressively responsible professional work experience in the ambulatory clinic setting.
Band Three (III): Expert Ambulatory Technologists
Band Three status requires a minimum of 1 year of progressively responsible professional work experience as an ambulatory technologist.
Eligibility for advancement consideration requires the technologist to be in good performance standing. Readiness for movement in the bands is assessed by the manager, upon successful demonstration of knowledge and task proficiency as defined in the career ladder.
Movement to a higher band is based on departmental need and requires final approval from the Ambulatory Nursing Director in collaboration with Human Resources. Employees hired externally with appropriate credentials and relevant experience may enter the care ladder as a band three to service in a lead role if the need exists within the department.
How To Apply
All applicants must apply online.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Pay Range
Pay Range: $18.00 - $23.81 Hourly
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
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