Urology Scrub Technician

Location: Main Street, Waterbury, CT, 06708, United States | Full-time, non-exempt position

About Us

United Medical Systems is a mobile healthcare services company offering shared service programs with an emphasis on delivering advanced technologies and cost-efficient solutions in the clinical area of Urology. We are confident our partners, including healthcare facilities, physicians, and their patients, all benefit from the enhanced medical capabilities that UMS provides. It is our dedicated and accomplished clinical and service teams that promote our goals and ensure the well-being of our customers nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Perform procedures in accordance with all Laser protocols.
• Move and set up ureteroscopy/laser equipment in OR prior to procedure.
• Assist Urologist in performing ureteroscopy and laser procedures.
• Report to facility no later than 60 minutes prior to the start of the procedure.
• Submit complete and legible treatment/billing logs according to UMS HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Review and maintain inventory of supplies and cystoscopy equipment.
• Contact facilities to confirm schedule, number of patient procedures, and start times.
• Maintain an after-hours contact at each facility in case of equipment failure or emergency.
• Contact the facility in case of potential cancellation and work with the Laser Supervisor to try to accommodate the patient procedures.
• Maintain and build relationships with physician partners.
• Maintain Policies & Procedure Manuals, including adding updates and reviewing each manual prior to any inspection.
• Uphold the upkeep of equipment and supplies to perform procedures in an efficient and aesthetic manner.
• Prepare equipment for transport, including cleaning/disinfecting the equipment and putting supplies away.
• Notify the service engineer of any malfunctioning equipment.
• Wear a company name badge at all times when on the premises of a facility.

Requirements

• Certified Scrub Tech or Certified Surgical Technologist or similar background preferred.
• Prior OR experience preferred.
• Urology experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience working in an Operating Room setting.
• Prior experience with Holmium Laser utilization for Urology procedures a plus.
• Knowledge of sterilization protocols will be considered a plus.
• 2-year degree required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Fully paid short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Fully paid 2x basic life insurance
• 401k with excellent company match
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time