Urology Scrub Technician

United-Medical-Systems-2; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Fully Paid STD/LTD Insurance

Fully Paid 2x Basic life Insurance

401k with excellent company match

Paid Vacation/sick/personal Time

Job summary

United Medical Systems in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Urology Scrub Technician to join our OR team. The role requires assisting urologists with ureteroscopy and laser procedures, preparing and sterilizing equipment, and coordinating with facilities to confirm schedules and start times.

Candidates should have a 2-year degree or equivalent, scrub tech certification, and at least 1 year of OR experience, with urology or holmium laser exposure a plus.

Qualifications

• Certified Scrub Tech or Certified Surgical Technologist preferred.
• Prior OR experience preferred.
• Urology experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience working in OR setting.
• Holmium Laser utilization for Urology procedures a plus.
• Knowledge of sterilization protocols a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform procedures in accordance with all Laser protocols.
• Move and set up ureteroscopy/laser equipment in OR prior to procedure.
• Assist Urologist in performing ureteroscopy and laser procedures.
• Report to facility no later than 60 minutes prior to the start of the procedure.
• Submit complete and legible treatment/billing logs according to UMS HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Reviews and maintains inventory of supplies and cystoscopy equipment.
• Responsible for contacting facilities to confirm schedule, number of patient procedures and start times.
• Responsible for having an after-hours contact at each facility in case of equipment failure or emergency.
• Maintains and builds relationships with physician partners.
• Responsible for maintaining Policies & Procedure Manuals, including updates and reviews prior to inspections.
• Upkeep of the equipment and supplies to perform procedures efficiently; prepare equipment for transport, including cleaning/disinfecting.

Skills

Certified Scrub Tech

Certified Surgical Technologist

Urology experience

1 year OR experience

Sterilization protocols

Education

2 Year Degree

Tools

Holmium Laser

Job description

Urology Scrub Technician

United Medical Systems Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

About this position

• Location Main Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009, United States
• Job Category UMS-UST
• Employee Type Full Time Non Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

About Us:

United Medical Systems is a mobile healthcare services company offering shared service programs with an emphasis on delivering advanced technologies and cost- efficient solutions in the clinical areas of Urology. We are confident our partners, including healthcare facilities, physicians and their patients, all benefit from the enhanced medical capabilities that UMS provide. It is our dedicated and accomplished clinical and service teams that promote our goals and ensure the well-being of our customers nationwide.

Responsibilities for Urology Scrub / Surgical / Laser Tech:

• Perform procedures in accordance with all Laser protocols.
• Moves and sets up ureteroscopy/laser equipment in OR prior to procedure.
• Assists Urologist in performing ureteroscopy and laser procedures.
• Report to facility no later than 60 minutes prior to the start of the procedure.
• Submit complete and legible treatment/billing logs according to UMS HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Reviews and maintains inventory of supplies and cystoscopy equipment.
• Responsible for contacting facilities to confirm schedule, number of patient procedures and start times.
• Responsible for having an after-hours contact at each facility in case of equipment failure or emergency. It is the technologists responsibility to contact the facility in case of potential cancellation and work with the Laser Supervisor to try to accommodate the patient procedures.
• Maintains and builds relationships with physician partners.
• Responsible for maintaining Policies & Procedure Manuals, which includes adding updates and reviewing each manual prior to any inspection.
• Responsible for the upkeep of the equipment and supplies to perform procedures in an efficient and aesthetic manner. They will prepare the equipment for transport, including but not limited to, cleaning/disinfecting the equipment, putting supplies away, etc.
• Notify their service engineer of any malfunctioning equipment.
• Laser Specialist will wear a company name badge at all times, when on the premises of a facility.

Qualifications for Urology Scrub / Surgical / Laser Tech:

• Certified Scrub Tech or Certified Surgical Technologist or similar background preferred
• Prior OR experience preferred
• Urology experience preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience working in Operation Room setting.
• Prior experience with Holmium Laser utilization for Urology procedures a plus.
• Knowledge of sterilization protocols will be considered a plus.

We offer competitive salaries and full benefits for this job which includes but not limited to the following:

• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Fully Paid STD/LTD Insurance
• Fully Paid 2x Basic life Insurance
• 401k with excellent company match
• Paid Vacation/sick/personal Time

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