University of Rochester · 1 day ago
Ambulatory Tech 1
Batavia, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.50/hr - $24.98/hr
1+ years expThe University of Rochester is committed to fostering an inclusive community, and they are seeking an Ambulatory Tech 1 to assist providers during exams and perform various clinical tasks in outpatient clinics. The role involves ensuring patient comfort, safety, and efficient operations while supporting healthcare providers.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
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
Applies clinical knowledge while assisting provider during exam
Anticipates provider needs and adapts to the complexity of the patient
Attaches patient to diagnostic and medical equipment, including but not limited to, dynamapp, pulse oximeter, EKG, cardiac monitor and pneumatic tourniquet
Provides information, comfort and care to patient during the exam by explaining next steps, systems and status
Ensures supplies and equipment are readily available for smooth operations and patient safety
Gives patient provider's pre-printed instructions for discharge
Anticipates and ensures the correct number and type of supplies are available in each exam room at all times
Ensures equipment/supplies are available for provider based on individual provider preference
Responsible for efficient room utilization and ensures patient wait time is minimized
Escorts patients from the waiting area to exam areas
Obtains vital signs
Performs diagnostic testing and specimen collection per provider order
Accurately labels, logs and processes specimens according to protocol and follows all laboratory policies at all times
Enters patient data, condition and care given into electronic medical record system
Performs administrative duties as assigned, which may include scheduling and registration
Maintains adequacy of clinical equipment and medical supply levels needed for patient care and patient safety, which may require reordering, stocking, and cleaning
Conducts inventory of supplies, rotates inventory, monitors expiration dates, requisitions needed supplies from internal and external vendors, reconciles orders with delivery, and tracks utilization for cost trending purposes
Makes recommendations regarding opportunities to decrease cost in use of equipment and supplies
Interacts and solves problems with purchasing department when products are on back order
Implements standard infection prevention measures, such as proper hand hygiene and contact/isolation precautions, according to established protocols
Monitors infection prevention practices for breaches and suggests/initiates corrections
With RN oversight, precepts new employees to the area, providing detailed overview of requirements and ensuring competence in all areas of practices
May assist providers with patient processes as a surgical procedure assistant
Prepares room and instrumentation for procedure
Provides standard, basic instruction to the patient regarding the procedure
Anticipates provider needs during the procedure, obtains additional instrumentation as needed, accurately prepares specimens for the lab and dresses wounds at wound site at the completion of the procedure
Checks and calibrates equipment according to equipment protocol
Sets up sterile fields as required
Preps instrument tray for procedure
Sterilizes instruments
Prepares specimens in appropriate preservative medium as ordered by provider and labels appropriately
Ensures accuracy for all requisitions and verifies all specimens are labeled and logged correctly
Reviews discharge instructions with patient as prepared by provider
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year experience in customer focused/service setting required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Associate's degree preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures and computer experience preferred
Company
University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private research university located in Rochester, New York.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.43MKey Investors
National Science FoundationUnitedHealthcareSociety to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine
2023-09-25Grant· $18M
2023-07-26Grant· $0.07M
2022-09-20Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
David Linehan
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-04
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