Yale-New Haven Health Bridgeport , CT 06602
Posted 2 weeks ago
Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.
The Urology Cystoscopy Technician (UCT) supports the operational initiative to support the staffing component with an RN Circulating Nurse as an integral team member during Urology Cystoscopy Procedures. Under the supervision of the Patient Services Manager and under the direction of the Surgeon and Clinical Nurse performs perioperative accountabilities to support safe and effective patient care during cystoscopy surgical, procedural services.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Preferred associate degree or higher in a health care related field
EXPERIENCE
Minimum 1 year experience in the perioperative environment inclusive of the following positions; Operating Room Assistant, Technical Associate, Clinical Technician, Patient Care Technician or Central Sterile Technician. Technical positions in healthcare procedural departments also considered for position. All hired candidates must successfully complete the Urology Cystoscopy Competency Based Training Practicum including age-specific competencies within three months of starting the position
SPECIAL SKILLS
accountable for assisting in support of mission, values, and goals of Bridgeport Hospital.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
The UCT is required to adhere to all perioperative guidelines and protocols associated with Surgical Attire, Personal protective equipment and Sterile Technique. The working environment of the Operating Room (ORs) requires standing 90% of the scheduled workday during surgical cystoscopy procedures.
Ability to lift up to 36 pounds, handle highly- stressful physical and interpersonal situations, do repetitive work, cleaning ORs, assisting with patient transport and positioning, wearing lead apron protection during radiologic procedures and transport of supplies and instrumentation. Able to cope with repeated skin scrubbing and withstand variation in operating room temperatures.
YNHHS Requisition ID
121590
Yale-New Haven Health