Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

This position provides specialized cosmetic dermatologic procedures by providing skin analysis and develops skin care programs. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Qualifications

• Master Esthetician licensure required
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
• Some departments may prefer certain types of laser certifications.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

• Performs minor cosmetic procedures including chemical peels, laser treatments, microdermabrasion, acne treatments, intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments, facials, cosmetic enhancements and full body treatments.
• Analyzes skin and provides skin care consultations.
• Develops skin care programs and educates patients.
• Documents procedures and information in patient charts.
• Assists physicians with invasive laser surgeries.
• Orders medical supplies and skin care products.
• Researches and promotes skin care lines.
• May perform the duties of a Laser Safety Officer including, but not limited to, managing the cleaning log. working with vendors on maintenance, assisting in the creation of policies and procedures, scheduling patients, assuring availability of the laser, and overseeing the stock of supplies and products.
• May perform other duties, as assigned.

Problem Solving

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Seldom: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids).

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.  The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.