San Leandro, CA5 days ago
When assigned to an outpatient setting, prepares examination room, ensuring that it is stocked with the necessary supplies, equipment and instruments for the type of clinic to be held; weighs, takes and documents patients' vital signs; assists physicians or mid-level practitioners during the examinations as directed; collects, labels and takes specimens to the lab; assists in the maintenance of a clean and well supplied clinical area; stocks shelves and monitors expiration of medical supplies and medications. 4. Takes patients' vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure); performs routine tests such as urine dip stick, urine pregnancy test, vision and hearing tests and promptly reports findings to supervising personnel; administers simple range of motion exercises; assists in application of traction devices; positions and drapes patients for examination or treatment; transports patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchair or gurneys.