PRN Medical Assistant Urodynamics Tech, Urology - Lyndhurst

What You Will Do

• Operates, calibrates, and performs minor maintenance on electronic urodynamic equipment;
• Ensures that urodynamic machines are functioning and accurate prior to daily patient appointments;
• Prepares and arranges instruments, towels, solutions, and other supplies for urodynamic appointments;
• Clinical
• Prepares patients and assists professional staff in performing a variety of urodynamic tests and related genito-urinary procedures, in addition to operating the machines;
• Responsible for catheterization of assigned patients under aseptic, atraumatic conditions : observes condition of patients and reports unusual conditions;
• Acts as a resource person to professional staff on the use of urodynamic machines relative to the needs and characteristics of individual cases;
• Carries out oral instructions and written doctor's orders within scope of practice;
• Explains to patients particular procedures undergone;
• Collects urologic specimens from patients and sends them to the main laboratory as appropriate;
• Assists in lifting patients and assists wheelchair patients to stand or walk short distances;
• Provide age appropriate patient care to all age groups; demonstrate knowledge and skills for safety.
• Assist in clinical needs as necessary during downtime, ex. triage line, room patients, etc.
• Patient Scheduling
• Schedules appointments when necessary and contacts patients to verify appointments;
• Reschedules patient appointments when necessary equipment is dysfunctional and cannot be repaired in a timely manner;
• Follows worklist in AEMR to coordinate referrals and ensure proper testing is completed prior to appointment;
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Other
• Plan, organize, prioritize and maintain workflow to facilitate department goals.

Additional Responsibilities

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Travel Requirements