Urology Technician

Yale New Haven Health•New Haven, CT

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Patient Services Manager and the direction of the Clinical Nurse, the Urology Technician performs direct and indirect patient care activities that support comprehensive patient care. The role follows YNHH’s patient- and family-centered care principles of participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. The technician provides service excellence to patients, families, physicians, staff, and support department personnel, adheres to the “I Am YNHH” service excellence pledge, and promotes a positive work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and CNA or an educational equivalent, such as Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, or Student Nurse who has completed one semester of clinical experience.
Either two years of relevant direct patient care experience as dictated by placement, or the education specified in the posting.
Successfully complete the Urology Competency Based Training and Practicum, including age-specific competencies, within three months of starting in the position.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience is preferred; the type depends on placement.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate patient care concepts and perform patient care responsibilities consistent with age-specific criteria under a registered nurse’s supervision.
Verify patient identity using two identifiers, as described in the posting.
Collaborate with team members to provide a safe and supportive patient environment.
Respect patients’ rights by maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
Perform shaving, clipping, and prepping as required under a registered nurse’s direction.
Recognize patients’ and families’ physical, spiritual, and psychological needs.
Apply asepsis and disinfection principles when caring for supplies, instruments, and the environment.
Apply sterile technique when assisting with procedures and maintain a surgical conscience.
Prepare, receive, sort, decontaminate, and clean surgical items, including sterilizers and ultrasonic cleaners, using appropriate disinfection and sterilization techniques.
Assemble and wrap instrument trays; stamp, date, store, and rotate sterile and unsterile items.
Use and evaluate sterilizers and complete required documentation, including spore testing, according to unit policy.
Verify sterilization exposure and the integrity of instruments, equipment, and sterile packaging; open appropriate supplies.
Report defective materials or equipment to specialty team coordinators.
Follow the unit dress code and assist in preparing procedure rooms.
Help select procedure supplies and equipment, identify appropriate accessory equipment, and open sterile supplies using sterile technique.
Maintain patient safety through aseptic technique and prevention of environmental and equipment-related hazards.
Demonstrate knowledge of urologic procedure steps and prepare procedural fields with needed sterile supplies.
Prepare patients for sterile and nonsterile urologic procedures, including Betadine preparation per protocol.
Monitor for and report breaks in aseptic technique.
Ensure specimens are properly identified and reviewed; follow standard precautions when handling or transporting specimens, cultures, or blood samples to the laboratory.
Assist in preparing the room for the next assignment and provide a safe environment for patients and staff.