Ambulatory Proc Tech Lead
University of Rochester
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Job Location (Full Address):
180 Sawgrass Dr, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620Opening:
Worker Subtype:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Department:
500662 Nursing Pain Treatment CenterWork Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)Range:
UR URC 208 HCompensation Range:
$23.52 - $32.92The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
GENERAL PURPOSEAssists with supervision of a clinic, unit or section of ambulatory procedure services providing technical knowledge in preparing instruments, equipment and supplies for procedures and/or assisting team with the technical portion of the procedure.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Selects required equipment and supplies for procedures based on provider’s preferences adapted for specific procedures and individual patients.
- Prepares room for procedures. Assembles, tests and ensures correct working order of all supplies and equipment prior to and during procedures.
- Provides technical assistance to provider with technical requirements of procedure, collection of specimens using anatomical landmarks and knowledge of disease process. Manages specimen labeling and processing.
- Applies principles of aseptic technique theories to equipment preparation and maintenance and when assisting with procedures.
- Identifies any potential compromise to sterile/High Level Disinfectant integrity of items throughout the procedure.
- Disassembles, identifies defective or malfunctioning parts, and provides preventive maintenance for all procedures supplies and equipment.
- Performs all pre-cleaning requirements per regulatory standards of all endoscopes, including inspection, leak testing, cleaning, high level disinfecting and identifying needed repairs.
- Follows established protocols for reprocessing endoscopes and accessories and storing equipment.
- Based on material and/or manufacturer's instruction, determines methods of High-Level Disinfection mode for products.
- Checks and calibrates equipment according to equipment protocol.
- Works with physicians and nurses in the selection of new inventory.
- Maintains professional relationships and communicates with vendors and internal purchasing department.
- Updates protocols and equipment/supply preference list of physicians.
- Assists office staff with scheduling procedures and appointments.
- Implements and enforces clinic policies in relation to consistent adherence to standardized methods, corrective performance management, work schedules, work assignments and work safety standards, professional conduct, evaluation and reporting of medical tests, information and results, preventive maintenance equipment procedures and documentation.
- Identifies, implements and monitors operational changes for improvement to patient flow, room utilization and overall clinic functions.
- Monitors policies and operating processes.
- Coordinates and consults, when appropriate, with other supervisory technicians and management to ensure adequate integration and/or synchronization of clinic operations.
- Receives, investigates and resolves patient complaints.
- Creates and maintains appropriate documentation regarding complaints and resolutions.
- Plans daily schedule and approves staff requests for time off.
- May enter, edit, verify and approve time records for employees and ensures complete, accurate, timely information in the payroll software system.
- Resolves outstanding payroll errors in a timely manner.
- Ensures appropriate staffing levels during sick calls and vacations.
- Determines provider support needs and makes work assignments accordingly.
- Manages and monitors meal and rest breaks in accordance with federal and state regulations and to university policies. Assigns or delegates tasks as needed.
- Provides proper instruction and training of technical procedures and protocol to staff members.
- With RN oversight, precepts Ambulatory Procedure Technologists as needed. Provides additional instruction and training as required by changes in regulations, policies or protocols.
- Provides input to personnel performance reviews.
- Provides written feedback on staff performance and communicates with staff about performance.
- Makes recommendations to manager regarding disciplinary issues and hiring new employees.
- Maintains strict Quality Control over assignment, ensuring the highest quality of work performance and optimal clinic functioning.
- Keeps abreast of new developments in respective field of clinical expertise.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Associate's degree and 4 years of experience in patient care setting required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to perform ambulatory technician duties as assigned, such as, but not limited to obtaining and documenting vital signs required
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