Urology Tech

UCHealth; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Mental health support

Gym discounts

Care.com membership

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

PTO

Family leave

Job summary

UCHealth in Loveland, CO is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Urology Center Loveland. The role provides direct patient care under RN/physician supervision, performs routine clinical tasks and assists with minor procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and Basic Life Support, with at least 1 year of healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support is required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or documentation of equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and vital signs; documents care and communicates findings with RN and physician.
• Assists with urologic radiographic and ultrasound examinations and cystoscopies.
• Performs UDS studies with provider present.
• Assists with minor surgical procedures and catheter insertions.
• Performs laboratory duties and simple dressing changes.
• Handles prescription refill requests and pharmacy communication.
• Performs delegated clinical tasks with provider orders.
• Collects specimens and administers medications as directed.
• Sends specimens to the lab and communicates results.
• Cleans and restocks rooms and transports patients.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and works with minimal supervision.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth MCR North Med Off Bldg, US:CO:Loveland

Location: UCHealth UCHlth MCR North Med Off Bldg, US:CO:Loveland

Department: UCHlthMG Urology Ctr Loveland

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Requirements

Credentials:

Essential

• Basic Life Support

Other Information

Minimum Required Education: Completion of a Medical Assistant program through an accredited school or documentation of a medical program that meets the criteria of a medical assistant program such as military prepared corpsman or medic. Trained in urological procedures through vocational or post-hire on-the-job physician training.

Required Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Relevant certification as determined at position level.

Minimum Experience: 1 year of healthcare related experience.

BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Career Ladder: UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills, responsibilities, and pay in this position. As you gain experience and expertise, you will have the opportunity to move through different levels of this career ladder.

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Career Ladder: UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills, responsibilities, and pay in this position. As you gain experience and expertise, you will have the opportunity to move through different levels of this career ladder.

Summary

Provides care of urologic patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or provider and assists with minor procedures.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and vital signs. Explains procedures, documents care, and communicates findings with RN and Physician. Assists with urologic radiographic and ultrasound examinations and cystoscopies. Performs UDS studies with Provider is present.
• Assists with minor surgical procedures. Performs urinary catheter insertions and removals. Performs laboratory duties. Assists with simple dressing changes.
• Communicates prescription refill requests to Physician and calls in refills to pharmacy. Performs delegated clinical tasks with a written provider order. Collects or prepares specimens. Administers medications and injections per practice-specific guidelines.
• Sends specimens to testing laboratory. Communicates abnormal results to providers. Cleans and restocks rooms, supplies and equipment. Transports patients.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
• Employees are our number one asset.
• UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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