Urology Tech

UCHealth•Colorado Springs, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides care to urologic patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or provider and assists with minor procedures. This is an onsite, full-time role in the Urology Clinic in Colorado Springs, with a day shift schedule of 80 hours per two-week pay period. Pay is $20.87–$27.13 per hour, depending on relevant experience. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. The Urology Tech performs delegated clinical tasks with written provider orders and takes appropriate action within the scope of the job.

Requirements

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 training.
Training in urological procedures through vocational training or post-hire on-the-job physician training.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Relevant certification as determined at the position level.
At least 1 year of healthcare-related experience.
If applicable, BLS must be through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient history and vital signs.
Explain procedures, document care, and communicate findings to the RN and physician.
Assist with urologic radiographic and ultrasound examinations and cystoscopies.
Perform UDS studies when the provider is present.
Assist with minor surgical procedures.
Perform urinary catheter insertions and removals.
Perform laboratory duties.
Assist with simple dressing changes.
Communicate prescription refill requests to the physician and call refills in to the pharmacy.
Perform delegated clinical tasks with a written provider order.
Collect or prepare specimens and send them to the testing laboratory.
Administer medications and injections according to practice-specific guidelines.
Communicate abnormal results to providers.
Clean and restock rooms, supplies, and equipment.
Transport patients.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement 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 with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
Other qualifying programs may receive up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.