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Endoscopy Technicians

Career Overview Maintain a sterile field to provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment. May obtain specimens. Also Known As Certified Endo Tech (Certified Endoscopy Technician) Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) Endoscopy Technician (Endoscopy Tech) GI Tech (Gastrointestinal Technician) Alternate Job Titles Certified Endo Tech (Certified Endoscopy …

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Phlebotomists

Career Overview Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions. Also Known As Lab Liaison Technician Mobile Examiner Phlebotomist Phlebotomy Technician Alternate Job Titles Certified Phlebotomist Certified Phlebotomy Technician Clinical Phlebotomist Collections Technician Lab Liaison Technician Laboratory Phlebotomist Long …

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Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

Career Overview All healthcare support workers not listed separately. Alternate Job Titles Baby Formula Mixer Baby Formula Worker Birth Attendant Blood Bank Assistant Blood Bank Attendant Blood Bank Custodian Blood Bank Worker Blood Donor Unit Assistant Caster Certified Phlebotomy Technician Child Health Associate Child Life Therapist Closed Circuit Screen Watcher Corrective Therapy Aide Dental, Mental, …

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Pharmacy Aides

Career Overview Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May operate cash register and accept prescriptions for filling. Also Known As Certified Pharmacist Assistant Pharmacy Aide Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Clerk Alternate Job Titles Certified Pharmacist Assistant Dispensary Attendant Drug Clerk Drug Purchaser Front Counter Clerk Pharmaceutical …

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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

Career Overview Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine postoperative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under …

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Medical Equipment Preparers

Career Overview Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment. Also Known As Central Service Technician (CST) Central Sterile Supply Technician (CSS Technician) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Sterile Processing Technician (Sterile Processing Tech) Alternate Job Titles Aseptic Technician (Aseptic Tech) Bandage Maker …

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Medical Transcriptionists

Career Overview Transcribe medical reports recorded by physicians and other healthcare practitioners using various electronic devices, covering office visits, emergency room visits, diagnostic imaging studies, operations, chart reviews, and final summaries. Transcribe dictated reports and translate abbreviations into fully understandable form. Edit as necessary and return reports in either printed or electronic form for review …

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Dental Assistants

Career Overview Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance …

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Medical Assistants

Career Overview Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician. …

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Physical Therapist Aides

Career Overview Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing the patient and the treatment area. Also Known As Physical Therapist Aide (PTA) Physical Therapy Aide (PTA) PT Tech (Physical Therapy Technician) Rehabilitation Technician (Rehabilitation Tech) Alternate Job …

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