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Responsible for assisting the anesthesiologist and anesthetists in providing safe and efficient anesthesia care by preparing, cleaning, and maintaining anesthesia equipment and supplies. Provides medications used by anesthesiologists and maintains documentation. Nurse Assistant training preferred...

Under the direction of a physician, practices prevention, emergency care, first aid, treatment or physical rehabilitation of injuries incurred by athletes in the manner, means and methods deemed necessary to effect care and/or rehabilitation. NATA certified. ...

Diagnoses hearing disorders and provides therapy for clients/patients. Evaluates assigned patients and determines causal factors for hearing impairments. Develops individualized treatment programs for patients diagnosed as needing aural rehabilitation. Selects and fits suitable hearing aid(s) for patients. ...

Manages staff and works with providers to meet the behavioral healthcare needs of patients. Conducts assessments and develops, implements, and monitors service plans. Ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures. Monitors the well-being of patients. Bachelor's degree and licensed cli...

Assesses patient's psycho-social needs. Develops and implements treatment plans. Provides professional social services to patients and families. Counsels patients and families regarding therapies. Reviews and modifies treatment plans as needed. Performs interventions according to treatment plans and...

Performs custodial tasks and assists with nursing duties in caring for patients, including psychiatric and rehabilitative patients. Performs direct and indirect patient care activities according to established policies and procedures, observes and reports changes in patient conditions and maintains ...

Treats patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Uses spinal adjustments and manipulation, as well as other clinical interventions, to manage patients’ health concerns, such as back and neck pain. ...

The Clinical Director directs, coordinates, and has twenty-four hour accountability for the nursing services within a specified division of the hospital. She/he evaluates employee work performance providing personnel counseling and disciplinary action in cooperation with the Head Nurse and the CNO. ...

Collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances. Operates sophisticated laboratory equipment, such as microscopes and cell counters. Logs data from medical tests and enters results into a patient’s medical record and discusses the results and...

The technological advancement of diagnostic sonography has been incredibly beneficial for the medical field. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers use sound waves at high frequencies to produce high-resolution images so physicians can clearly see muscles, internal organs, and joints, providing ...

Instructs individuals and groups in the application of nutrition principles. Manages nutritional care of assigned patients/residents through use of assessment and diagnostic tools. Utilizes food service systems to maintain quality patient and therapeutic services. Registration and membership...

Provides emergency first aid to persons for whom an ambulance is summoned and continues such care en route to the medical facility. Must have completed approved training course and be certified by the state.

Assists emergency department staff with patient care and clerical duties. Cleans, inspects, and sets up emergency rooms, carts, and equipment. Orders supplies as needed. Provides wound care and assists with splints, slings, casts, and crutches. Measures and documents vital signs, performs EKGs, and...

Epidemiologists are scientists that study diseases within populations of people. They investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. They also may develop means for prevention and control.

Genetic counselors identify specific genetic disorders or risks through the study of genetics. A genetic disorder or syndrome is inherited. For parents who are expecting children, counselors use genetics to predict whether a baby is likely to have hereditary disorders, such as Down syndrome and Cystic Fibrosis...

Medical records and health information technicians, commonly referred to as health information technicians, organize and manage health information data. They ensure that the information maintains its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security...

Directs the information systems activities for the organization. Establishes and implements comprehensive long and short-term work schedules. Establishes standards and systems requirements for the organization. Responsible for the timely preparation and distribution...

Assists patients with personal care and limited household duties under the supervision of an RN. CNA license preferred...

Directs the administration of a hospital including budget preparation and financial reporting. Establishes rates for services provided by the facility and prepares capital improvement ini tiatives. Develops policies and procedures for the facility. Directs activities of medical, nursing and administ...

An infection control practitioner is responsible for disease prevention in hospitals and healthcare facilities. They are often a registered nurse and must have strong research and investigative skills. This position requires knowledge of epidemiology and application of public health...

Responsible for carrying out patient care in accordance with physicians' orders under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse in charge. For home services, may travel to patient home to render services. Graduate of practical nursing program and licensed by the state.

In a clinical or research setting, performs a variety of diagnostic procedures utilizing high-energy magnetic fields according to protocol and age specific needs, including patient preparation. Maintains and monitors patient environment, adheres to safety procedures and contributes...

Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Their duties vary with the location, specialty, and size of the practice. ...

Medical librarians are specialized in using databases and reference materials to conduct research for medical information. They can work in medical school libraries, corporations, non-profit organizations or government agencies. Medical librarians commonly have training in the sciences, health...

Maintains files of medical records and performs other clerical duties as required. Ensures proper maintenance of patient charts/records. Works in compliance with guidelines for release of information. Files and retrieves medical records in appropriate files, maintaining files in a fashion which is...

Transcribes medical dictation, regardless of medical specialty, using a personal computer or word processor. Strong knowledge of grammar and punctuation. High school education with transcription skills and knowledge of medical terminology. May require postsecondary training in medical...

Serves as an advanced practice nurse that provides the primary level of care in collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team to a specific patient population in the outpatient and/or the inpatient setting. Maintains an advanced knowledge base and skills in health promotion...

Evaluates task performance skills, plans and implements programs designed to restore the patient's abilities. Provides consultation to physicians and others regarding appropriateness of referral to occupational therapy, documents patient treatment and progress for third party payors, educates the pa...

Performs routine therapy under supervision of occupational therapist. Must be certified. Must have an Associate's degree from an institution approved by the American Occupational Therapy  Association and be certified by the State Board of Medical Registration...

Provides clinical pharmacy services to include therapeutic drug monitoring, drug regimen review, patient education, medical staff interaction, and staff under the general direction of the Pharmacy Director or clinical coordinator. Reviews and interprets prescriptions to ensure safety, efficacy and a...

Under supervision of a pharmacist, fills unit dose orders and maintains records of patient's use as well as more complex duties as provided by certification. Assists in sterilization of injectable preparation, storing of substances under proper conditions of refrigeration and security, pouring liquids...

Under general supervision and following established procedures, obtains venous and capillary blood specimens needed for laboratory tests. Transports and delivers lab specimens to specialized laboratory areas. Verifies and enters patient I.D. information on specimen labels and performs...

Administers therapeutic treatments utilizing physical agents, biomechanical and neurophysiological principles and assistive devices in relieving pain, restoring maximum functions and preventing disability following disease or injury. Provides direct supervision of support personnel and students. Eva...

Works under direct supervision of a physical therapist while administering therapeutic treatments. Carries out patient care programs to progress the patients through the program until re-evaluation by the physical therapist. Assists the physical therapist in evaluations, tests and complicated treatment...

Hospitalist: Examines, diagnoses, and treats hospitalized patients. Manages patients through the continuum of hospital care, seeing patients in the emergency room and following them into the critical care unit and organizing post-acute care. Orders treatments, tests, and consults with specialty p...

Provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of a physician. May conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive care, assist in surgery and write prescriptions. Completion of PA program, certification and sta...

A pulmonologist is an internal medicine physician that specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions and diseases that affect the lungs, bronchial tubes, and the respiratory system. Conditions related to the lungs can also directly affect the chest and therefore pulmonologists must...

Administers targeted doses of radiation as prescribed by a radiologist to a patient to treat cancer and other diseases. Assists in preparing sealed radioactive materials, calculates actual treatment dosages, and prepares equipment such as immobilization, treatment and protection. Requires registration...

Renders professional nursing services in the treatment and care of assigned patients in accordance with physicians' orders. Provides for the comfort and well-being of patients by assessing condition, providing treatments and administering prescribed drugs and documenting progress and other observation...

A respiratory therapist is a certified medical professional who specializes in pulmonary medicine in order to work therapeutically with people suffering from pulmonary disease. RT’s consult with patients to develop a treatment plan and perform various diagnostic tests. RT’s work with a variety of...

Routinely performs basic modalities of respiratory therapy for patients requiring non-critical care. Initiates and performs specialized and advanced respiratory therapy services to critically ill patients under clinical guidance. For home services, may travel to patient home to render services. Must...

Diagnoses and evaluates speech and language skills as related to medical, social and psychological factors. Plans, directs or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and non-organic etiology. Provides counsel...

Performs a variety of duties in an operating room to assist the surgical team before, during and after surgical intervention including arranging sterile set up for operation, acting as scrub or circulating assistant and assisting in clean up after the surgery. Assists in nursing care and preparation...