• Operates patient monitoring equipment.
• Performs EKG’s and applies EKG leads using cardiac landmarks and records ECG.
• Observes, identifies and documents cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry readings of patients.
• Interprets cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry and identifies rate and rhythm of monitor strips.
• Record health history of patient and note abnormal conditions for physician.
• Instruct patients on collection of any necessary samples and tests.
• Obtain vital signs and escort patients to rooms.
• Observe, record, and report patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Ensure that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner and forward charts as appropriate.
• Maintain patient files, records, and other information.
• Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.
• Arrange referrals to a specialist and obtain pre-authorizations when directed to by the provider.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments.
• Notify patients of test results and follow-up appointments.
• Instruct patient and family regarding treatments, procedures, and follow-up instructions.
• Control inventory and monitor the use of supplies.
• Maintain up to date stock and monitor and maintain medical equipment.
• Respond to and screen telephone calls for physician. Triaging patients to ensure productive departmental flow.

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