ResponsibilitiesImplements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Possess knowledge of the procedures and assist with the preparation and instrumentation: Applies principle of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimum patient care during procedures. Maintains specialized supplies and equipment for all procedures and set-ups. Employs appropriate cleaning, sterilization and destruction of instruments. Assists physician with examinations and treatments by assembling necessary supplies and equipment. Aids in the dressing and undressing of patients for medical treatments. Drapes patient in preparation of examination. Remains in exam room throughout exam, if required. Assists and monitors patients during minor surgical procedures within the dictates of practice. Assists in removing and applying bandages, etc. May apply dressings, hot/cold compresses, and ointment as well. Label all basins/containers according to solutions poured into it; include name and dosage. Delivers specimen, cultures and special chemistries to the pathology department. May perform EKGs after deemed competent.