Fusion Biopsy Tech

About the Role

Surgical Technician or higher credentialed clinical team member responsible for hands-on, clinical support of all aspects of the UOI specialty, surgical service lines; including but not limited to the Fusion Biopsy program (primary emphasis), SpaceOar, and supporting programs such as Active Surveillance to maximize patient support and treatment.

What You'll Be Doing

Specialty Service Lines:

• Act as surgical tech supporting the provider with in-office or ASC Fusion Biopsy procedures: ensuring machine/equipment is present and in working condition, operating/procedure room set up, ensure patient education is in the pre-operative area and necessary consents are in place, assisting and completing necessary procedures, stabilizing patient after each procedure, working with the Team Coordinator to ensure successful follow through post procedures for all patients.
• For Fusion Biopsy, collaboration with the Team Navigator and Coordinator regarding various radiology centers and radiologists to obtain patient MRIs or other necessary images and to ensure MRIs are marked prior to day of surgery.
• Maintaining working relationships with all ASCs as well as training of staff in those facilities.
• Work with the Team Navigator and Coordinator in evaluating volumes and ensuring access and scheduling needs are met.
• Cross train on all specialty service line procedures, focusing on procedural development, physician scheduling, volume management and in/out referral pathways
• Coordinating with the Team Coordinator, in-office Clinical Leads, Triage and Clinical Managers for all specialty service line scheduling and active in-office patient care, pre and post op.
• Coordinating patient educating with the Navigator prior to, day of, or post-surgery.
• When needed, assisting the Navigator with Coordination and Development of outside referrals with other urology practices in referring patients in to have a specialty procedure performed by a UOI physician.
• Responsible for ensuring safe and efficient transportation of all equipment, as needed, to and from participating surgery centers or in-office points of delivery via UOI owned certified lift gate van ensuring routine maintenance is performed and van is in working condition.
• Coordination with the Navigator in support of quarterly case review dinners between UOI physicians, outside referring urologists, and radiologists.
• Responsible for UOI physician education in regards to performing Artemis procedure and any software upgrades.
• Maintaining necessary credentials for participating surgery centers.

What We Expect from You

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Surgical Technician or higher
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Valid driver's license

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before individuals or groups of people.

Mathematical Skills


Ability to calculate basic figures and amounts. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic computer software.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Adapt easily to various environments
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship(s) with patients, families, employees and the general public
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional lab environment. This role routinely uses standard lab equipment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day. Minimal travel is expected on a regular basis.


Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, approximately 8 hours per workday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.


What We are Offer You

At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here "Every Family Matters"

Compassion

Make Someone's Day
Collaboration

Achieve Possibilities Together
Respect

Treat people with dignity
Accountability

Do the right thing

Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.

About US Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation's largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.

U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.