The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following:
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Locating patients, obtaining accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaging patients, assessing patients’ medical condition, and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians and Nurses;
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Understanding and using the electronic medical record system;
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Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed;
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Notifying the Nurse and/or Physician when the patient is ready for exam while communicating symptoms and relaying questions about lab or x-ray needs;
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Assisting Nurses and Physicians with various forms of patient treatment and care;
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Handling Physician and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner;
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Performing lab duties as assigned;
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Performing phlebotomy procedures;
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Sterilizing and setting up instruments;
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Receiving and storing supplies; restocking treatment rooms as needed;
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Reporting to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift;
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Following ancillary guidelines as deemed necessary by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, DMS, and Physician;
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Adhering to established policies and procedures;
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Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and completing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines and other maintenance assignments as directed;
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Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry; maintaining the cleanliness of the washing machine and dryer lint trap;
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Attending staff meetings as scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS;
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Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained;
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Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift;
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Being available to assist as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations;
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Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere;
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Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions;
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Understanding and performing all duties as assigned.
Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Must be 18 years of age or older;
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Minimum typing experience;
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High school graduate or equivalent;
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Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s office preferred;
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Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system;
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Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time);
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
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Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills;
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Ability to prioritize and multitask;
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Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work.