Ambulatory Tech I

University of Rochester-posted 3 days ago
$19 - $25/Yr
Part-time • Entry Level
Onsite • New Orleans, LA
51-100 employees
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As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Responsibilities: Under general direction from Nursing Leadership, assists providers during exams. Performs a variety of clinical tasks in support of patient care in out-patient clinics including a variety of technical, procedural and information systems tasks involving patient care functions affecting the comfort, care and safety of patients.

  • Applies clinical knowledge while assisting provider during exam.
  • Anticipates provider needs and adapts to the complexity of the patient.
  • Attaches patient to diagnostic and medical equipment, including but not limited to, dynamapp, pulse oximeter, EKG, cardiac monitor and pneumatic tourniquet.
  • Provides information, comfort and care to patient during the exam by explaining next steps, systems and status.
  • Ensures supplies and equipment are readily available for 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.
  • Ensures 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, condition and care given into electronic medical record system.
  • Performs administrative duties as assigned, which may include scheduling and registration.
  • Maintains adequacy of clinical equipment and medical supply levels needed for patient care and 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, and tracks utilization for cost trending purposes.
  • Makes recommendations regarding opportunities to decrease cost in use of equipment and supplies.
  • Interacts and solves problems 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 employees to the area, providing detailed overview of requirements and ensuring competence in all area of practices.
  • May assist providers with patient processes as a surgical procedure assistant.
  • Prepares room and instrumentation for procedure.
  • Provides standard, basic instruction to the patient regarding the procedure.
  • Anticipates provider needs during the procedure, obtains additional instrumentation as needed, accurately prepares specimens for the lab and dresses wounds at wound site at the completion of the procedure.
  • Checks and calibrates equipment according to equipment protocol.
  • Sets up sterile fields as required.
  • Preps instrument tray for procedure.
  • Sterilizes instruments.
  • Prepares specimens in appropriate preservative medium as ordered by provider and labels appropriately.
  • Ensures accuracy for all requisitions and verifies all specimens are labeled and logged correctly.
  • Reviews discharge instructions with patient as prepared by provider.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year experience in customer focused/service setting required
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures and computer experience preferred
  • Associate's degree preferred
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
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