Assists in examination... [+] More

Assists in examination and treatment of patients, performing miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of physician. Asks patients questions regarding injury or ailment. Takes vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Cleans and sterilizes instruments.

Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment. Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed. Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials. Operates x-ray, electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests. Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests. Schedules appointments, receives money for bills, keeps x-ray and other medical records, performs secretarial tasks, and completes insurance forms. May key data into computer to maintain office and patient records. May keep billing records, enter financial transactions into bookkeeping ledgers, and compute and mail monthly statements to patients. [-] Less

Supports an organization or department by performing administrative services. Assists management  with administrative tasks such as tracking and compiling information of interest. Prepares various reports detailing the administrative information handled by the position.  Reviews and answers correspondence.  May handle confidential information. NOTE

This is not a secretarial position.

Teach or instruct vocational or occupational subjects at the postsecondary level (but at less than the baccalaureate) to students who have graduated or left high school. Include correspondence school instructors; industrial, commercial and government training instructors; and adult education teachers... [+] More

Teach or instruct vocational or occupational subjects at the postsecondary level (but at less than the baccalaureate) to students who have graduated or left high school. Include correspondence school instructors; industrial, commercial and government training instructors; and adult education teachers and instructors who prepare persons to operate industrial machinery and equipment and transportation and communications equipment. Teaching may take place in public or private schools whose primary business is education or in a school associated with an organization whose primary business is other than education. [-] Less

Assess patient health problems and... [+] More

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required. Include advance practice nurses such as

nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, and certified registered nurse anesthetists. Advanced practice nursing is practiced by RNs who have specialized formal, post-basic education and who function in highly autonomous and specialized roles. [-] Less

Performs a variety of routine non-technical duties in assisting technical and professional personnel in clinical and research laboratories. Labels and delivers laboratory specimens to the appropriate department of the hospital or medical facility.

Accesses lab specimens for use in analytical studies.... [+] More

Performs a variety of routine non-technical duties in assisting technical and professional personnel in clinical and research laboratories. Labels and delivers laboratory specimens to the appropriate department of the hospital or medical facility.

Accesses lab specimens for use in analytical studies. Answers telephones and greets patients visiting the department. Cleans and sterilizes equipment, instruments, and glassware. Sterilizes biohazardous waste, specimens, and media. Inventories linens, lab coats, and personal protection equipment. Orders, sorts, organizes, and stores laboratory supplies. Searches for and locates missing specimens and investigates inappropriately labeled specimens. Maintains assigned work areas in a clean and orderly condition. Maintains departmental records and performs general administrative duties. May run errands and pick up supplies. [-] Less

Assists in examination... [+] More

Assists in examination and treatment of patients, performing miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of physician. Asks patients questions regarding injury or ailment. Takes vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Cleans and sterilizes instruments.

Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment. Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed. Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials. Operates x-ray, electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests. Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests. Schedules appointments, receives money for bills, keeps x-ray and other medical records, performs secretarial tasks, and completes insurance forms. May key data into computer to maintain office and patient records. May keep billing records, enter financial transactions into bookkeeping ledgers, and compute and mail monthly statements to patients. [-] Less

Performs a variety of routine non-technical duties in assisting technical and professional personnel in clinical and research laboratories. Labels and delivers laboratory specimens to the appropriate department of the hospital or medical facility.

Accesses lab specimens for use in analytical studies.... [+] More

Performs a variety of routine non-technical duties in assisting technical and professional personnel in clinical and research laboratories. Labels and delivers laboratory specimens to the appropriate department of the hospital or medical facility.

Accesses lab specimens for use in analytical studies. Answers telephones and greets patients visiting the department. Cleans and sterilizes equipment, instruments, and glassware. Sterilizes biohazardous waste, specimens, and media. Inventories linens, lab coats, and personal protection equipment. Orders, sorts, organizes, and stores laboratory supplies. Searches for and locates missing specimens and investigates inappropriately labeled specimens. Maintains assigned work areas in a clean and orderly condition. Maintains departmental records and performs general administrative duties. May run errands and pick up supplies. [-] Less

Assists with supportive duties at blood-collection unit of blood bank. Arranges appointments, asks blood donors questions, screens preliminary donors, helps during medical interview, and maintains records.

Schedules appointments over telephone for blood donors. Interviews blood donors and records identifying and blood-credit... [+] More

Assists with supportive duties at blood-collection unit of blood bank. Arranges appointments, asks blood donors questions, screens preliminary donors, helps during medical interview, and maintains records.

Schedules appointments over telephone for blood donors. Interviews blood donors and records identifying and blood-credit information on registration form. Notifies nurse if donor appears to be underweight or too old to give blood. Takes blood donor's temperature and pulse to assist during medical interview. Unpacks, labels, and stamps date on empty blood packs. Posts donor names, blood-control numbers, and donor-group numbers to unit log sheet. Seals filled blood packs and sample tubes, using hand tools and heat-sealing machine. Serves refreshments, such as coffee, juice, cookies, and crackers, to donors to prevent or relieve adverse reactions and to begin replenishment of blood fluids. [-] Less

Assists Dentist during examination and treatment of patients. Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, and prepares materials. Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient.

Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays. Makes preliminary impressions for... [+] More

Assists Dentist during examination and treatment of patients. Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, and prepares materials. Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient.

Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays. Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. Pours, trims, and polishes study casts, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary restorations. Assists Dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies. Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs. Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist. Records treatment information in patient records. May apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth. May schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain clerical records. [-] Less

Helps patients in... [+] More

Helps patients in hospital, nursing home, or other medical facility, performing a variety of uncomplicated tasks, under direction of nursing and medical staff. Responds to signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine patients' needs. Bathes, dresses, and undresses patients. Serves and collects food trays and feeds patients requiring help. Transports patients, using wheelchair or wheeled cart, or assists patients to walk.

Drapes patients for examinations and treatments, and remains with patients, performing such duties as holding instruments and adjusting lights. Turns and repositions bedfast patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores. Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed. Cleans, sterilizes, stores, prepares, and issues dressing packs, treatment trays, and other supplies. Gives medication as directed by Physician or Nurse and makes notation of amount and time given. Gives enemas, douches, massages, and alcohol rubs. Applies hot and cold compresses. Prepares food trays, feeds patients, and records food and liquid intake and output. May change bed linens, run errands, direct visitors, and answer telephone. May dust and clean patients' rooms. May be assigned to specific area of hospital, nursing home, or medical facility. May assist nursing staff in care of geriatric patients. May assist in providing medical treatment and personal care to patients in private home settings. [-] Less