Ambulatory Tech 1

Under general direction from Nursing Leadership, assists providers during exams. Performs a variety of clinical tasks in support of patient care in out-patient clinics including a variety of technical, procedural and information systems tasks involving patient care functions affecting the comfort, care and safety of patients.

Responsibilities

Assists providers during exams; applies clinical knowledge and anticipates provider needs; attaches patient to diagnostic and medical equipment including dynamapp, pulse oximeter, EKG, cardiac monitor and pneumatic tourniquet; provides information, comfort and care to patient during exam; ensures supplies and equipment are readily available; ensures correct number and type of supplies in each exam room; responsible for efficient room utilization and minimizes patient wait time; escorts patients from waiting area to exam areas; obtains vital signs; performs diagnostic testing and specimen collection per provider order; labels, logs and processes specimens according to protocol; enters patient data into electronic medical record system; performs administrative duties as assigned; maintains adequacy of clinical equipment and medical supply levels; conducts inventory and requisitions supplies; implements standard infection prevention measures; precepts new employees with RN oversight; may assist providers with patient processes as a surgical procedure assistant; prepares room and instrumentation for procedure; sets up sterile fields; sterilizes instruments; prepares specimens in appropriate preservative medium; reviews discharge instructions with patient

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent; 1 year experience in customer focused/service setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to have

Associate's degree; knowledge of medical terminology, procedures and computer experience