Ambulatory Tech 1
Core
Assists providers during exams and performs clinical tasks in outpatient clinics to support patient care.
Role type
Ambulatory Care Technician (Clinical Support)
Builds
Patient care functions in outpatient clinics
Domain
Healthcare / Ambulatory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical knowledge, Vital signs measurement, Specimen collection and labeling, Equipment setup and calibration, Electronic medical record entry, Infection prevention protocols, Inventory management
Preferred skills
Medical terminology, Computer experience, Associate's degree
Responsibilities
Attaches patients to diagnostic equipment (EKG, pulse oximeter), Obtains vital signs and performs diagnostic testing, Escorts patients and provides comfort during exams, Maintains clinical equipment and medical supply levels, Precepts new employees, Assists with surgical procedures and wound care, Enters patient data into electronic systems