Urology Technologist

Job Summary

To assist with the diagnosis and treatment of genitourinary disorders. Responsible for reviewing patients’ records, explaining procedures, setting up equipment and performing procedures with direct and indirect supervision from physician. 

Job Responsibilities 1

​​Maintains day-to-day operations of the urology OPD area, in collaboration with OPD leadership, clinicians and nursing staff, to include assisting in scheduling patients, preparing, and maintaining clinical areas and documentation. 

​Assesses patient referred for testing and treatment and applies critical reasoning and evidence-based practice principles in all decision making. 

​Performs all urology testing and calibrates equipment. 

​Performs Lithotripsy treatments, calibrates and maintains equipment. 

​Assists, when necessary, in surgical urological procedure. 

​Performs pre-procedure room and equipment setup and post-procedure clean up according to the institutional infection control policy and/or protocol to ensure a clean, safe, and pleasant environment for patients.  

​Prepares the sterile tray for each procedure and preps the patient for the examination using aseptic technique. 

​Marks images appropriate for position, date, and amount of contrast. 

​Positions the patient for proper radiographic projections, ensuring patient comfort, modesty, and safety. 

​Assists the physician or anaesthesiologist if the patient’s condition changes. 

​Provides effective and safe patient (and family) education to assist in management of and/or recovery from injury, illness, or disease. 

​Takes an active role within the development of the urology service, delivering In-Service Training, facilitating/delivering the training and development of non-therapy staff, and sharing knowledge and skills where appropriate. 

Job Responsibilities 2

​Manages own time and caseload with an awareness of limitation of the therapy service and a knowledge of specialist facilities and appropriate referral and provides support to colleagues and direct reports to manage their caseload. 

​Acts as a key figure within the organization, in the provision of specialist knowledge and skill in the urology assessment, management and treatment of patients, within a broad scope or defined clinical specialism. 

​Adheres to all departmental and facility wide policies, procedures, risk assessments and processes in the interests of maintaining a safe and effective work environment and promoting the highest quality patient care experience. 

​Practises clear, concise, and timely documentation of clinical records including (but not limited to) initial assessment, re-evaluation, treatment sessions, discharge planning, referral letters and reports using a variety of digital applications and IT systems. 

​Takes responsibility for health safety and security and day to day maintenance of equipment and working environment, reporting issues via appropriate channels.  

​Maintains appropriate infection control practices and training, to maintain the safety of patients and colleagues. 

​Undertakes clinical and non-clinical audit tasks, as assigned, aimed at informing the facility leadership on performance in critical areas as deemed necessary. 

​Maintains and develops own knowledge and skills through further learning activities related to the role within the organisation. 

​Functions at all times in accordance with the national laws and regulations, legislative, regulatory and policy guidelines relevant to the scope of urology technology practice in the State of Qatar

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Ability to effectively send, receive and respond to information or instructions. 

Ability to accurately identify and diagnose an issue or situation. 

Self-motivated to perform job tasks. 

Ability to perform procedures on patients of all ages. 

Ability to restrain or hold helpless, uncooperative, or combative patients, both adults and children, as required obtaining adequate quality imaging examination

Job Experience

Overseas candidates: - Two years of experience in a genitourinary specialty. 

Qatari Nationals, Qatar Universities graduates, offspring of Qatari women or offspring of residents, are required to complete a training period of one year under supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner (Refer to DHP Circular No.24/2020)

Three years professional work experience as a Registered Urology Technologist. 

Three years’ experience performing urological procedures.

Competencies

Education