MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating pertinent health information ( i.e. chief complaint, allergies, medications).

Performs laboratory procedures ( i.e. strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions / infection control guidelines.

Assists the physician/provider with procedures and surgeries such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.

Administers medications, under physician/provider orders, including: immunizations, antibiotics, pain medications, vitamins, topical agents, and insulin. With limitations, initiates , maintains and discontinues IV therapy; administering selected fluids with pre-mixed medications.

Provides basic patient education on the performance...