Health Technician (Chiropractic)

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The job duties include:

Initiate intake of new patients by taking and recording vital signs, assembling a new patient record with all appropriate forms, and assisting patients in completion of questionnaires and other documentation as requested by the treating chiropractor.

With direction from the chiropractor, provide treatments/procedures such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat, cold, and hydrotherapy, document in the patient record, and report unusual reactions to treatment immediately to the chiropractor.

Ensure an adequate supply of hot packs, ice packs, towels, ultrasound gel, proper levels of water in the hydro-collator, table paper, brochures, and other supplies in the treatment rooms and supply room and order supplies as necessary.

Request medical records, x-rays, and test results from appropriate clinics and hospital departments, and maintain documentation regarding records requests, records releases, supplies ordered, and new patients scheduled.

Coordinate with various vendors to set up training for new equipment and assist in the training process as needed. At the chiropractor's request, refer patient to other clinics or specialty areas as required.