Urology Assistant

Yale New Haven Health•New London, CT

About The Position

Under the supervision of an RN, the Urology Assistant supports services necessary for the proper operation of Outpatient Urology. The role assists with urology procedures, patient preparation, sterile technique, room turnover, equipment and instrument handling, and maintaining a safe clinical environment. The assistant also helps ensure exam rooms are stocked and supplies are ordered and maintained.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Certified Nurses Assistant, Medical Assistant, or equivalent; alternatively, a student nurse who has completed one semester of clinical experience.
Ability to assist with urology procedures and maintain sterility.
Knowledge and use of high-level disinfectants and the Trophon.
Ability to communicate confidently and clearly with patients, teammates, and providers.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform shaving, clipping, and preparation as required under the direction of a registered nurse.
Apply principles of asepsis and disinfection when caring for supplies, instruments, and the environment; follow point-of-use cleaning policies and procedures and orient new staff to the disinfection process.
Apply sterile technique under the supervision of an RN or MD, set up necessary equipment, and assist with procedures.
Handle equipment safely, verify that it is in working order, and report defects or damage to the Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinator, or Charge Nurse. Follow reporting protocols, including removing defective equipment from service until it is evaluated and cleared.
Assist with room turnover and procedure setup; prepare instruments for sterilization by receiving, sorting, and decontaminating instruments and equipment using appropriate techniques, including point-of-use cleaning and high-level disinfection.
Store and rotate sterile and unsterile instrument trays and open sterile supplies using sterile technique.
Prepare procedural fields with required sterile supplies and prepare patients for sterile and non-sterile urologic procedures, including Betadine preparation per protocol.
Promote patient safety through aseptic technique and prevention of environmental and equipment-related hazards; monitor for and report breaks in aseptic technique.
Ensure specimens are properly identified and reviewed, and follow standard precautions when handling or transporting specimens and cultures.
Participate in Universal Protocol, including verification of the correct patient and site and performing timeouts.
Manage time effectively and remain flexible in performing daily activities.
Ensure exam rooms are appropriately stocked each day.
Order, return, and maintain office supplies through RSS.
Suggest improved supply utilization and potential cost savings.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed to support smooth unit operations.