Yale New Haven Health

Integrated hospital system with academic affiliations

Urology Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeNew London, CT, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Basic Life Support certification is required.
Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, equivalent qualification, or student nurse status after completing one semester of clinical experience is required.
Knowledge and ability to assist with urology procedures, maintain sterility, and use high-level disinfectants and the Trophon are required.
The role requires walking, standing, bending, squatting, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform shaving, clipping, and preparation as required under the direction of a registered nurse.
Apply principles of asepsis and disinfection in 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 techniques under the supervision of an RN or MD, set up necessary equipment, and assist with procedures.
Handle equipment safely, ensure it is in working order, notify the Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinator, or Charge Nurse of defects or damage, and follow reporting protocols, including removing defective equipment from use until evaluated and cleared.
Assist with room turnover and procedure setup; prepare instruments for sterilization by receiving, sorting, and decontaminating instruments and equipment using the correct 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 preparation with Betadine according to protocol.
Protect patient safety by using aseptic techniques and preventing environmental and equipment hazards; continuously monitor and report breaks in aseptic technique.
Ensure specimens are properly identified and reviewed, and follow standard precautions when handling or transporting multiple specimens or cultures.
Participate in Universal Protocol, including correct patient and site verification and timeouts.
Manage time and perform daily activities flexibly.
Ensure each examination room is stocked appropriately each day.
Order, return, and maintain office supplies through RSS.
Suggest improved supply utilization and potential savings.
Perform other assigned or directed duties to support smooth unit operations.

Desired Qualifications

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

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the supervision of an RN, assists in all services necessary for proper operation of Outpatient Urology.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1. Performs shaving, clipping and prepping as required under the direction of a registered nurse.
2. Demonstrates the application of the principles of asepsis and disinfection in a knowledgeable manner in the care of the supplies, instruments and the environment. Adheres to point of use cleaning according to policies and procedures, and orients new staff to the disinfection process.
3. Identifies the principles of sterile technique. Under the supervision of an RN or MD, applies these techniques, sets up the necessary equipment for, and assists in procedures.
4. Handles all equipment safely and ensures all equipment is in working order. Notifies Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinator or Charge Nurse of equipment defects or damage. Follows proper protocol for reporting defects, including taking the piece of equipment out of operation until evaluated and cleared for use.
5. Assists in room turnover and sets up for procedures. Prepares instruments for sterilization: receives, sorts and decontaminates instruments and equipment applying the correct techniques, including point of use cleaning and high level disinfection.
6. Stores and rotates instrument trays which can be sterile and/or unsterile items. Opens sterile supplies using sterile technique.
7. Prepares procedural fields with all the sterile supplies needed, preps the patient for the sterile/non-sterile urologic procedures, including prepping with Betadine per protocol.
8. Ensures safety of patient by exercising aseptic techniques and preventing hazards related to the environment and the use of equipment. Continually monitors and reports any breaks in aseptic technique.
9. Ascertains that all specimens are properly identified and reviewed. Adheres to standard precaution guidelines when handling/transporting multiple specimens and/or cultures.
10. Participates in Universal Protocol (correct patient, site, timeout, etc.).
11. Exhibits a high level of time management skills and flexibility in performing daily activities.
12. Ensures each exam room is stocked appropriately every day.
13. Orders, returns and maintains appropriate supplies for the office through RSS.
14. Suggests better utilization of supplies and potential savings.
15. Performs all other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or Equivalent

EXPERIENCE

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

LICENSURE

BLS Required. Certified Nurses Assistant, Medical Assistant or equivalent (student nurse who has completed one semester of clinical experience).

SPECIAL SKILLS

Assists in urology procedures. Maintains sterility. High level disinfectant knowledge and use of the Trophon. Communicates with patients, teammates, and providers in a confident and clear manner.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Walking, standing, bending, squatting, reaching and lifting up to 25 pounds.

YNHHS Requisition ID

197856

About the Company

Yale New Haven Health

Integrated hospital system with academic affiliations

Yale New Haven Health is a health system that operates five hospitals (Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, Westerly) and provides access to a wide network of primary care physicians and specialists through Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine. Through its affiliation with Yale University and Yale School of Medicine, it connects patients to the latest medical treatments and research. Its facilities and outpatient locations enable coordinated care across a single organization that aims to be more patient-focused, more accessible, and more cost-effective. The system delivers care by combining hospital services, primary and specialty care, and advanced clinical relationships to integrate treatment with ongoing research and clinical trials, offering patients access to innovative therapies and personalized treatment options.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New Haven, CT
Founded: 1996

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