Per Diem Urology Assistant

Yale NewHaven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking a compassionate assistant to support outpatient urology services under RN supervision. The role focuses on prep, sterility, equipment setup, and ensuring safe, efficient patient care.

The position emphasizes aseptic technique, proper handling of instruments, patient communication, and collaboration with nursing and medical staff to maintain high-quality care standards.

Qualifications

• BLS Required.
• Certified Nurse Assistant or Medical Assistant or equivalent credential.

Responsibilities

• Performs shaving, clipping and prepping under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Maintains sterile technique and performs high level disinfection on instruments and environment.
• Assists in procedures and prepares equipment as directed by RN/MD.
• Ensures patient safety by applying aseptic technique and recognizing hazards.
• Keeps exam rooms stocked and ready for procedures; prepares instruments for sterilization.
• Orders, returns and maintains office supplies; seeks cost-effective improvements.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile technique

Disinfection knowledge

Patient communication

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Outpatient urology experience preferred

EPIC Ambulatory experience preferred

Two years direct patient contact preferred

Job description

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.

Under the supervision of an RN, assists in all services necessary for proper operation of Outpatient Urology.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Performs shaving, clipping and prepping as required under the direction of a registered nurse.
• 2.Demonstrates the application of the principles of asepsis and disinfection in a knowledgeable manner in the care of the supplies, instruments and the environment. Adheres to point of use cleaning according to policies and procedures, and orients new staff to the disinfection process.
• 3.Identifies the principles of sterile technique. Under the supervision of an RN or MD, applies these techniques, sets up the necessary equipment for, and assists in procedures.
• 4.Handles all equipment safely and ensures all equipment is in working order. Notifies Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinator or Charge Nurse of equipment defects or damage. Follows proper protocol for reporting defects, including taking the piece of equipment out of operation until evaluated and cleared for use.
• 5.Assists in room turnover and sets up for procedures. Prepares instruments for sterilization: receives, sorts and decontaminates instruments and equipment applying the correct techniques, including point of use cleaning and high level disinfection.
• 6.Stores and rotates instrument trays which can be sterile and/or unsterile items. Opens sterile supplies using sterile technique.
• 7.Prepares procedural fields with all the sterile supplies needed, preps the patient for the sterile/non-sterile urologic procedures, including prepping with Betadine per protocol.
• 8.Ensures safety of patient by exercising aseptic techniques and preventing hazards related to the environment and the use of equipment. Continually monitors and reports any breaks in aseptic technique.
• 9.Ascertains that all specimens are properly identified and reviewed. Adheres to standard precaution guidelines when handling/transporting multiple specimens and/or cultures.
• 10.Participates in Universal Protocol (correct patient, site, timeout, etc.).
• 11.Exhibits a high level of time management skills and flexibility in performing daily activities.
• 12.Ensures each exam room is stocked appropriately every day.
• 13.Orders, returns and maintains appropriate supplies for the office through RSS.
• 14.Suggests better utilization of supplies and potential savings.
• 15.Performs all other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or Equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Outpatient urology experience preferred. EPIC Ambulatory experience preferred. Two years direct patient contact preferred.

LICENSURE

BLS Required. Certified Nurses Assistant, Medical Assistant or equivalent (student nurse who has completed one semester of clinical experience).

SPECIAL SKILLS

Assists in urology procedures. Maintains sterility. High level disinfectant knowledge and use of the Trophon. Communicates with patients, teammates, and providers in a confident and clear manner.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Walking, standing, bending, squatting, reaching and lifting up to 25 pounds.