Ambulatory Tech I: Patient Care & Procedure Support

University of Rochester; Town of Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking an Ambulatory Technologist to support outpatient clinics in the Orthopaedic department. You will assist providers during exams, set up diagnostic equipment, collect specimens, and enter patient data into the electronic medical record system.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with one year of customer-focused experience; an Associate degree is preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Job description

The University of Rochester is seeking an Ambulatory Technologist to support outpatient clinics in the Orthopaedic department. You will assist providers during exams, set up diagnostic equipment, collect specimens, and enter patient data into the electronic medical record system.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with one year of customer-focused experience; an Associate degree is preferred.