POSITION PURPOSE:
Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of Physician or mid-level provider by performing the following duties.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts.
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Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
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Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
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Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed.
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Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
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Calls medical facility to schedule patients for tests.
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Gives injections or treatments, and performs routine laboratory tests.
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Schedules appointments for ancillary services.
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Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records.
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Responsible for maintaining equipment logs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED with current LVN Licensure from Texas Board of Nursing BLS required within 30 days of hire.
