PREFERRED SKILLS: Exceptional customer service, highly motivated, and able to work in a fast pace environment. 

PURPOSE: To coordinate and monitor care of patients in the assigned clinical area. This position also has compliance accountability and/or responsibility for Urology Associate’s policies and procedures, the Principles of Responsibility, accreditation standards (if applicable), and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as, proper use of Urology Associate’s Personal Computer (PC) and applications. 

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES:

• Practice Standard Precautions, including hand-washing and disposal of bio hazardous materials
• Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control.
• Perform sterilization techniques.
• Comply with quality assurance practices.
• Collect and process specimens.
• Perform CLIA waived/non-waived tests
• Perform EKG’s
• Set up lab, procedure and examination rooms daily.
• Collect, log, use microscope and spin urines.
• Prepare urine for cultures, PCA3’s and cytology.
• Keep patient rooms stocked with supplies and medication samples.
• Autoclave all necessary instruments.
• Keep logs of all tests ordered.
• Run lab controls daily.
• Print lab orders.
• Distribute lab results, reports, etc. to appropriate physicians.
• Set-up, assist other nurses and clean up for procedures:
  • Cystoscopes                Hydrocele aspiration
  • Stent Removal            Flow Rates/PVR
  • Vasectomies                BCG, Intron A
  • Fulguration                 Cath insertion/removal
• Clean and disinfect lab and exam rooms.
• Use of proper grammar and appropriate language with all communication.
• Assist the Clinical Manager, Practice Administrator and Physician’s with the orderly business operation as necessary, including but not limited to assisting other employees as directed.
• Answer phones in a timely manner, using appropriate telephone etiquette.
• Conduct business in a professional manner at all times, treating patients and coworkers with respect and dignity: mindful to avoid the use of inappropriate language and behavior.
• Provide ongoing assurance of functional emergency equipment and adequate emergency drug supplies. Respond to emergency situations throughout medical facility. Document emergency situation to supervisor.
• Implement patient teaching plans for areas of prostate cancer, kidney stones, BPH, infertility, and other areas as designated.
• Act as patient advocate and resolve patient problems. Bring unresolved issues to Clinical Supervisors attention.
• Perform other related duties as directed.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

Urology Associates is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Rate of Pay $16-$25 depending upon experience

Competitive benefit package to include 401k matching