Urodynamics Technician

Job Description

Job Description

At Urology Austin , our mission is committed to improving the lives of patients and their families through compassionate, quality, and ethical care.

In choosing a career with Urology Austin , you are choosing to improve the lives of patients and their families through a collaborative team-driven approach in an innovative, quality-driven, community-based setting.

Better Medicine. Better Care.

Job Summary :

The technician administers urodynamics testing to patients at Urology Austin to evaluate certain functions of the patient’s urinary systems.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS :

• Two (2) or more years of clinical experience
• Clinical expertise in urology preferred
• One (1) year experience as a staff nurse in urodynamics, preferred
• Ability to utilize good clinical judgment to deal tactfully and effectively with patients and their families, other employees, practitioners, and other medical professionals
• Ability to be flexible, cooperative, and supportive in working with all employees and physicians at Urology Austin

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Patient advocate : ensures a setting that protects the patient's rights and provides an atmosphere that does not compromise the patient’s physical or mental well-being, safety, or dignity.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology, patient care standards, and standard knowledge of basic CPT and ICD-9 coding.
• Under the physician's supervision, responsible for adequately utilizing materials, records, and equipment in performing duties assigned to him / her and maintaining patient records.
• Arrange equipment and supplies essential for the urodynamics procedure. Administer the urodynamics testing to both female and male patients.

Continuously monitor patients’ status and machine function. Provide a post-assessment follow-up to the patient.

• Under physician supervision, reports urodynamics testing results and studies to the referring physician promptly and verifies physicians are informed of significant information.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals regarding unusual situations and seeks assistance as indicated.
• The duties of this position may include cross-training in other functions or positions to ensure the satisfactory operation of the clinic or to permit flexible staffing assignments.
• Coordinates with clinic’s supply personnel or completes orders for all materials needed for daily operations of urodynamics testing.
• Assists with vendor selection for new equipment based on department needs.
• Accurately records and maintains documentation of telephone encounters and on-site patient conversations, including chief complaint, verbal history of present illness with date of onset, symptoms including pain, bleeding and retention assessment, update of medications and allergies, and limited physical examination, adhering to scope of practice guidelines of the State of Texas
• Conveys relevant information to physicians and staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Under the supervision of the physician and / or advanced practice provider, relays practitioner assessment and treatment plan to the patient or designated family member, adhering to the scope of practice guidelines of the State of Texas.
• Communicate with patients to explain the urodynamics test and answer patient questions using the nursing process as a guide for actions.

Instruct patients on procedures, studies, and consults.

• Obtain certification training in fluoroscopy, adhere to safety radiation exposure standards, and inform the manager and RSO of any changes or increased risks in radiation exposure.
• Maintain relevant continuing education in fluoroscopy and radiation safety as directed by the RSO.
• Documents relevant material in the medical record and forwards pertinent notes to physician and / or advanced practice provider for review and signature and referring physician.
• Demonstrates knowledge of OSHA.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific appropriate care.
• Maintains clinical and administrative confidentiality with the practice and the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Urology Austin offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees. Below are some of the benefits you may receive as an employee at Urology Austin.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive Wages
• Paid Holidays, No Weekends

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