Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular
systems of patients for diagnostic purposes. They may conduct or assist in conducting
electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, and testing for pulmonary-functions,
lung capacity, and similar tests.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Diagnostic medical sonographers produce ultrasonic recordings (noninvasive high-frequency
sound waves) of internal organs used by physicians to diagnose many different
types of conditions.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic
Emergency Medical Technicians assess injuries, administer emergency medical care,
extricate trapped people, and transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
Training and registration of individuals in this profession is available at three
levels of increasing complexity. The EMT-Basic provides basic emergency medical
care. Many firefighters, police officers and civilians have this level of training.
The EMT-Intermediate is trained to provide more advanced care, such as the administration
of intravenous fluids and the use of defibrillators. The EMT-Paramedic provides
the most complex care of all EMTs and may administer drugs orally and intravenously,
interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs), perform endotracheal intubations, and use
monitors and other complex equipment.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Licensed practical nurses, also known as licensed vocational nurses, care for
ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes,
clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. They may work
under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician (including Phlebotomist)
Medical or clinical laboratory technicians perform routine medical laboratory
tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, sometimes working
under the supervision of a medical technologist. Education requirements, combined
with the practical experience, vary among the several certifying organizations.
Some States require laboratory personnel to be licensed or registered. Information
on licensure is available from State departments of health or boards of occupational
licensing. For States that do not require licensure or registration, certification
by one of a number of organizations is widely accepted by employers in the healthcare industry and is a prerequisite for most jobs.
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Medical or clinical laboratory technologists are highly trained and more specialized
than clinical laboratory technicians. Technologists, in general, perform laboratory
procedures on human tissue and fluids to help physicians identify disease or
determine the health of patients. Medical and clinical laboratory technologists
may conduct very sophisticated analyses, evaluate and interpret results, integrate
data, solve problems, consult, conduct research, and develop new test methods.
Some States require laboratory personnel to be licensed or registered. Information on licensure is available from State departments of health or boards of occupational licensing. For States that do not require licensure or registration, certification by one of a number of organizations is widely accepted by employers in the healthcare industry and is a prerequisite for most jobs.
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Medical records and health information technicians compile, process, and maintain
medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical
administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare
system. They ensure that all forms are properly completed, identified, and signed.
Medical and health information technicians assign a code to each diagnosis and
procedure according to the diagnostic-related groups (DRGs) for reimbursement
by healthcare insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. Duties and responsibilities vary
according to the size of the facility.
Radiologic Technologist and Technician
Radiologic technologists and technicians also referred to as radiographers, produce
x-rays and CAT scans, and inject nonradioactive materials into a patient's blood
stream for diagnostic purposes. The profession includes technologists who specialize
in other modalities, such as computed tomography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance
imaging.
Radiologic technologists and technicians must follow physicians’ orders precisely and conform to regulations on the use of radiation to protect themselves, their patients, and their co-workers from unnecessary exposure. In addition to preparing patients and operating equipment, radiologic technologists and technicians maintain patient records and adjust and maintain equipment. They also prepare work schedules, evaluate equipment purchases, or manage a radiology department.
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