tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035976867863302732024-02-20T01:42:51.597-08:00Hot Job DescriptionsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3703597686786330273.post-51537431824603933672008-05-05T22:27:00.000-07:002008-05-05T22:36:02.850-07:00What does a Dialysis Assistant Do?A "Dialysis Assistant" is usually known as a Dialysis Technician. The main job duties include:<br /><br /><ul><li>Taking Patient Vitals</li><li>Monitoring <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Patients</span></li><li>Administering Local <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Anesthisia</span> and Medicine </li><li>Care of Dialysis <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Machinary</span></li><li><span class="blsp-spelling-error">Administering Emergency Services As Needed</span></li></ul><p>Dialysis <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Technicains</span> are steadily replacing Registered Nurses in the medical field. This has not decreased the demand for RN's at all, just replaced a componant of their duties. Education in order to gain entry into this field may require job prospects to complete a medical certification program. Some employers are willing to train an employee with a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">highschool</span> diploma who has some prior experience in the medical field. Salary ranges from $9.00 - $11.00 per hour. </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3703597686786330273.post-49478737943632745332008-04-25T18:05:00.000-07:002008-04-25T18:59:11.485-07:00What Does a Medical Assistant Do?A Medical Assistant is quite often the first face you see in the Doctor's office. Their duties range from clinical (hands on medical) to clerical (office work). Clinical duties include:<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><ul><br /><li><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Assessing</span> Patients Intensity of Need to be Seen</li><br /></ul><p></p><ul><li>Drawing Blood</li><br /></ul><p></p><ul><li>Collecting Samples</li><br /></ul><p></p><ul><li>Taking Patients Vitals (blood pressure, pulse, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pulse ox</span>)</li><br /></ul><p></p><ul><li>Charting Patients Weight & Height</li><br /></ul><p></p><ul><li>Taking Patients History</li><br /></ul><p></p><ul><li>Preparing Patients for Treatment</li><br /></ul><p></p><ul><li>Explaining Follow Up Procedures</li><br /></ul><p><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"></span></p><ul><li><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Assisting</span> Physicians During Examinations</li><br /></ul><p></p><ul><li>Sterilizing Medical <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Equipment</span></li><br /></ul><p></p><ul><li>Authorizing Drug Refills </li><br /></ul><p></p><ul><li>Phoning in Prescriptions to Pharmacies</li></ul><p></p><p></p><ul><li>Taking Electrocardiograms</li><br /></ul><p></p><ul><li>Removing Stitches and Changing Dressings</li></ul><p>Clerical or Office Duties Include:</p><p></p><ul><li>Updating Medical Records</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Coding Insurance forms</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Arranging Hospital Admissions and Lab Services</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Answering & <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Transferring</span> Phone Calls</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Scheduling Appointments</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Receiving Patients</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Opening and Sorting Mail</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Billing, Accounting & Bookkeeping.</li></ul><p>These duties can be learned <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">thourgh</span> attending a short term Medical Assistant job training program. Upon <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">completion</span> of classroom work, students usually spend unpaid time working in a Doctor's Office to gain hands on experience. In order to obtain employment in the medical field as a medical assistant, students should become certified in one or more of the following <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">through</span> the American Medical Technologists(AMT).</p><p><br />Registered Medical Assistant (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">RMA</span>)<br />Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">CMAS</span>)</p><p>According to The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical Assistants jobs should grow much faster than average <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">thru</span> the year 2016. Job prospects are expected to be excellent. The national average salary range for Medical Assistants is between $22,000 and $28,000.</p><p>Prior to entering this field, career seekers should evaluate their God given personality and gifts. If you naturally desire to help others, are not easily put off by dealing with bodily fluids and functions and are caring, compassionate and remain calm in crisis situations, this may be the career for you.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0