LPN - urological diagnostic testing

Position Summary

The Urodynamics Specialist at Associated Medical Professionals of NY (AMP) manages the Urodynamics procedural area and assists the physician in the analysis of symptoms and problems with the urinary tract through testing of the bladder function. This role involves performing specialized investigative techniques using highly advanced urodynamic measuring equipment on patients with genitourinary problems.

Essential Functions

• Performs UDS across the AMP offices, with primary employment in the Syracuse office.

• Directs the provider patient schedule throughout the day, greets patients and visitors, and escorts them to the examination room.

• Schedules patient appointments and medical procedures (x-rays and diagnostic testing) in the EMR under the direction of the medical staff.

• Stocks and orders medical supplies, checks expiration dates, maintains inventories, and anticipates needs based on upcoming patient schedules.

• Prepares examination rooms for the day, cleans equipment, and ensures it is in good working order with a current biomedical inspection sticker.

• Prepares patients for testing with a focus on providing compassionate care, completes training and in-services, and participates in ongoing educational activities.

• Trains clinical support staff to perform all aspects of UDS, as needed.

• Participates in daily operational activities necessary for a safe patient care environment, performs all other duties as assigned.

Clinical

• Identifies patients by full name and birthdate, greets them in the waiting area, and escorts them to the clinical care area for which their appointment is scheduled.

• Updates the medical EMR record, obtains patient weight, vital signs, and medication list, prepares patients for testing, and operates the procedure using asepsis technique.

• Performs and/or assists the provider with specialized bladder function tests, collects data, specimens, and printed results for the provider to interpret.

• Administers urinary catheterizations, inserting drainage tube irrigations, reinforces instructions for post-procedure care, performs indwelling catheter placement and exchanges, and administers medications as needed.

• Collaborates with the team and other disciplines to formulate solutions for potential and real problems, sets up necessary machines, and documents all nursing interventions performed.

Education / Licensure / Experience

• Current New York State LPN or RN licensure required with a minimum of 2 years Urology or GYN nursing experience preferred.

• CPR certification required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current principles of nursing practice and procedures for the delivery of medical care.

• Knowledge of patient care charts.

• Ability to prepare and process laboratory samples using established protocols.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments with attention to detail.

• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.

• Knowledge of quality, safety, and infection control standards.

• Basic PC skills including word processing.

• Knowledge and skill in the use of an EMR system.

What We Are Offering You At U.S. Urology Partners

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

• HSA / FSA.

• 401(k) matching.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Additional benefits may include:

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Short-term Disability Insurance

  • Long-term Disability Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Salary Range: $22.00 - $34.00 / hour.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.