Health Technician (Multiple Specialties)

Job Title

Health Technician

Job Description

Perform necessary intake procedures, including screening patients and obtaining vital signs, perform blood draws, administer oral medication as directed by a medical provider, perform subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and vaccinations. Perform specimen collection, such as throat, respiratory, or urine specimens, prepare samples for analysis, including labeling and routing to a laboratory.

Operate an electrocardiogram (EKG). Operate a small volume nebulizer.

Ensure necessary supplies, instrumentation and equipment are properly sterilized and available for patient care. Record patient care, reactions to treatment and other relevant information into an Electronic Health Record (EHR). Greet and direct visitors in a health care setting, provide in-person and telephone service to meet patient care needs. Prepare for the preventive and clinical needs of a patient visit by reviewing patient records and conducting pre-visit planning.

Use layman terms to deliver age-appropriate oral and written instructions, literature, and patient education regarding topics such as medication use, activities, diet, and self-care in a respectful and supportive manner. Provide written medical guidance to patients based on a medical provider's instructions. Assist patients with coordination of various procedures throughout different departments in a medical facility.

Deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations including tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, or dangerous situations.