Other responsibilities include: taking vital signs, injections, EKGs, Intervenious peripheral tubing and discontinuing intervenious IV's, performing and or assisting simple diagnostic tests and procedures, collecting specimens, blood draws, sterilization/cleaning of equipment, and maintenance of patient care areas. Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.