Per Diem Urology Assistant

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

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking an outpatient urology support staff member to assist with shaving, prepping, and sterile technique under RN supervision. The role emphasizes asepsis, equipment handling, and efficient room turnover in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The position requires a high school diploma, BLS, and prefers EPIC Ambulatory experience and two years of direct patient contact. Location is CT; duties include maintaining supplies and supporting procedures.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent required.
• Outpatient urology experience preferred; EPIC Ambulatory experience preferred.
• Two years direct patient contact preferred.
• BLS certification required; Certified Nurses Assistant, Medical Assistant or equivalent (student nurse with clinical experience) may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Performs shaving, clipping and prepping under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Demonstrates asepsis and disinfection principles; orients staff to disinfection process.
• Identifies sterile technique principles; assists in procedures.
• Safely handles all equipment and reports defects; removes faulty equipment from operation.
• Assists in room turnover and procedure prep; prepares instruments for sterilization.
• Stores and rotates instrument trays; opens sterile supplies using sterile technique.
• Prepares procedural fields with supplies; preps patient for procedures with Betadine per protocol.
• Ensures patient safety via aseptic techniques and hazard prevention.
• Ensures specimens are properly identified and handled; follows universal precautions.
• Participates in Universal Protocol (patient, site, timeout).
• Exhibits time management and flexibility in daily activities.
• Keeps exam rooms stocked daily.
• Orders, returns and maintains office supplies; RSS involvement.
• Suggests better utilization of supplies and potential savings.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operation of the unit.

Skills

Communication

Sterile technique

Asepsis knowledge

Time management

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

EPIC Ambulatory

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.

YNHHS Requisition ID

192595