Main Responsibilities and Required Skills for Medical Technician
A Medical Technician is a health professional who performs medical tasks under the direction of doctors and nurses. They perform first aid and lifesaving duties, run lab tests, and record results. In this blog post we describe the primary responsibilities and the most in-demand hard and soft skills for Medical Technicians.
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Main Responsibilities of Medical Technician
The following list describes the typical responsibilities of a Medical Technician:
Adhere to
Adhere rigorously to all infection control / infection prevention requirements.
Adhere to all company policies and rules.
Adhere to confidentiality, safety, and privacy requirements.
Administer
Administer daily site required drug and alcohol testing programs.
Administer first aid and level-appropriate care per state, local and national guidelines.
Administer tests and assist with other basic medical care tasks.
Administer vaccines under direction of the Doctor.
Answer
Answer phone calls as requested.
Anticipate
Anticipate deliveries and service providers.
Approve
Approve potential biomedical equipment by guaranteeing that codes all met.
Assess
Assess situations and make an optimal and speedy decision despite limited information.
Assist in
Assist clinical personnel with technical (mechanical) problems that develop during dialysis.
Assist doctor by getting supplies and performing any tasks requested.
Assist in scheduling primary care or specialist appointments.
Assist in the daily functions of a mobile emergency unit.
Assist in the opening of bank accounts, as needed.
Assist patients in Urgent situations.
Assist site Safety Personnel with safety related duties and inspections.
Assist the Doctors in surgery.
Assist with and oversee medication administration.
Assist with the mobilization, ambulation and transport of patients.
Attend
Attend and contribute to meetings for client engagements.
Attend meetings as necessary.
Attend all required trainings and professional development meetings as required.
Attend weekly project safety meetings.
Calibrate
Calibrate dialysis equipment such as a dialysis machines, blood pumps etc..
Carry
Carry or pulls up to 40 lbs. of test equipment.
Clean
Clean and maintain fire station and grounds.
Clean and sanitize the equipment.
Clean, service, inspect and test motor driven equipment including ambulances.
Collaborate with
Collaborate with facility staff to ensure all regulatory and OSHA requirements are met.
Collaborate with the Program Manager to define regional performance metrics.
Collect
Collect and record information about the animals.
Collect samples for lab testing as assigned.
Collect blood specimens and assists NPs or RNs in collection of blood specimens as required.
Collect patient specimens following department and facility policies and procedures.
Collect, record and communicate basic patient data, current and changing status.
Communicate with
Communicate findings and patient condition to primary Registered Nurse (RN).
Communicate with patient's family or friends to provide advice, comfort and instructions.
Communicate with the doctors in writing and / or verbally all test findings on each patient.
Complete
Complete new admission paperwork as needed.
Complete required training and mandatory training.
Complete requisitions, labels and routes specimens according to standard procedure.
Conduct
Conduct evaluations to ensure compliance with criteria for normal plasma donors.
Conduct monthly maintenance checks for All AED's on campus.
Contribute to
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Determine
Determine donor suitability of new applicants in consultation with a donor center physician.
Develop
Develop budgets and projections.
Diagnose
Diagnose and resolve equipment problems with minimal call-back or repeat requests.
Document
Document all findings and treatments clearly and concisely.
Draw
Draw blood samples on adults, children, infants and newborns.
Ensure
Ensure customer satisfaction while meeting business objectives.
Ensure follow-up on on-going issues.
Ensure proper care of spares, tools and test equipment and ensure calibration.
Enter
Enter services rendered on charge slip or in computer.
Establish
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Establish a rapport with insurance companies (pre-authorizations and follow up).
Evaluate
Evaluate behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provide input.
Explain
Explain and administer procedures to patients.
Fill
Fill rooms for assigned doctor.
Focus on
Focus on fixing the customer as well as the medical products.
Follow
Follow appropriate GE policies, procedures, hospital protocol and complete necessary documentation.
Follow established treatment and office procedures.
Gather
Gather and package all sampled test kits for courier (MSI) to pick up and deliver to lab.
Handle
Handle any staff issues, illness, injuries, lunch breaks, etc.as well as the public.
Inspect
Inspect lab specimen labels to ensure correct information is present.
Install
Install new equipment by adjusting, establishing, testing, and calibrating performance.
Interface with
Interface with end-users, department managers and supervisors on routine issues.
Keep
Keep equipment clean and in working order.
Maintain
Maintain a confidential relationship with clients.
Maintain all logs and reports related to maintenance and repair.
Maintain an effective airway for patients with compromised breathing.
Maintain a positive, caring attitude towards patients.
Maintain a positive working attitude.
Maintain approved parts inventory.
Maintain a safe and therapeutic medication department with minimal errors.
Maintain a safe, orderly and therapeutic environment for clients including crisis intervention.
Maintain calm and decisiveness in crisis situations.
Maintain communication logs regarding donor suitability.
Maintain effective communication with responding EMS to ensure effective patient care.
Maintain insurability with Agency's insurance carrier.
Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies to optimize delivery of patient care and treatment.
Maintain knowledge of technical advances and current industry trends.
Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Maintain patient stability by checking weights.
Maintain professionalism, flexibility and adaptability.
Make
Make corrections in order to expedite donation time and ensure product quality.
Manage
Manage vendor's service delivery processes in compliance with GE policies, as instructed.
Meet
Meet or exceed DOT guidelines for operation of commercial vehicles.
Monitor
Monitor all client medications and distribute them on time.
Monitor a patient for medical symptoms.
Monitor patients hospitalized for treatment.
Motivate
Motivate patients to be proactive about their health.
Notify
Notify appropriate charge staff member when leaving work area.
Notify the Doctor of lab results so they can contact the owner.
Operate
Operate computer related equipment and software applications related to assignment.
Operate heart monitoring and defibrillation equipment.
Participate in
Participate in clinical / office meetings as requested.
Participate in special ad-hoc projects.
Participate in training / retraining and continuing education programs as necessary.
Participate in weekly, monthly or as needed conference calls with and clients.
Perform
Perform an assessment of the patient's condition and determine a proper course of treatment.
Perform a wide variety of tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change.
Perform building and grounds maintenance.
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Perform complete eye examinations on new patients from history to dilation.
Perform exam pre-screening and advanced testing.
Perform first aid and lifesaving duties.
Perform medical evaluation of potential donors for automated plasmapheresis procedures.
Perform medical tasks and work in conjunction with nursing.
Perform minor repairs on equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance for all dialysis equipment per schedule.
Perform primary and secondary medical physical assessments of patients.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Perform special tasks assigned by the Nursing Manager and / or the Vice President of Nursing.
Perform specific tasks as requested by the incident commander or supervisor.
Perform tasks needed for proper start-up and close-up.
Perform water cultures and documents as assigned.
Prepare
Prepare animals for surgery.
Prepare bicarbonate solution as needed.
Prepare reports by analyzing, collecting, and recapping trends and information.
Prepare test collection materials and administer COVID-19 test.
Prioritize
Prioritize duties in order to maintain the patient work flow.
Procure
Procure generator fuel from the outside if needed, gas stations, county facility.
Provide
Provide ALS logistical support for paramedic partner with patients requiring higher levels of care.
Provide assistance in other areas of the Plasma Center.
Provide detailed documentation of medical and safety related incidents.
Provide EMT functions in conjunction with Guest Safety Officers.
Provide full set of vitals for each resident assigned and chart and report to nursing.
Provide individualized care plan for patient presentation.
Provide limited emergency care, including the administration of medications or treatments.
Provide medical intervention and respond effectively in an emergency situation.
Provide operational support for clients.
Provide required preventative maintenance, factory modifications, normal installations and service.
Provide resident comfort by utilizing resources and materials.
Provide security for special events, parties, Team Member events and tournaments.
Push
Push / Pull occasionally - up to 50 lbs.
Put
Put all equipment (generators, etc.) , back into storage container.
Reach
Reach with hands and arms.
Receive
Receive hospital patients.
Receive supervision from an assigned Fire Captain.
Recognize
Recognize and appropriately refer all major problems.
Record
Record and plot findings on patient chart.
Refer
Refer information to the appropriate person.
Repair
Repair and maintain ancillary equipment and electrical safety checks per schedule.
Report
Report number of tests completed and how many are onsite for next day's testing.
Respond
Respond to calls for assistance.
Respond to emergencies throughout the site efficiently and promptly.
Review
Review measures daily and validate when appropriate.
Review normal and abnormal blood tests to determine continued donor suitability.
Review of service provider contracts and agreements.
Review water system documentation to verify compliance (i.e. readings are within parameters).
Run
Run lab tests and record results.
Screen
Screen applicant records for conducting physical examinations.
Stock
Stock assigned rooms and insure that par levels of supplies are maintained on a daily basis.
Study
Study fire department rules, regulations and procedures.
Support
Support and assist other fire and medical personnel as directed on medical calls.
Support a strong clinical program.
Support clinical education by administering return demonstrations during Annual Water Training.
Take
Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc. as needed.
Transport
Transport clients when necessary.
Transport equipment as needed and with supervisor consent.
Trust
Trust determination process.
Understand
Understand and comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and company policies.
Understand and follows isolation procedures.
Understand, monitor, and maintain water treatment system.
Update
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Update project tracking or other company tracking / documentation systems as assigned.
Use
Use appropriate medical equipment and comprehends the severity of the injury.
Verify
Verify new client medication upon intake.
Wipe
Wipe down tables and chairs, traffic vests, goggles, etc. with disinfectant.
Work with
Work closely with outside emergency responders (local, state, and federal).
Work closely with the Technical Leader, Manager and clinical staff.
Work cooperatively with assisting agencies.
Work hours as per schedule, which may change with advance notice.
Work independently from home at times convenient for you.
Work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).
Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
Write
Write complete and accurate EPCR report documentation for each patient cared for.
Write comprehensive reports and maintain accurate records.
Most In-demand Hard Skills
The following list describes the most required technical skills of a Medical Technician:
Valid Driver's License
Stand for Long Periods of Time
Computer
CPR
Life Support
Most In-demand Soft Skills
The following list describes the most required soft skills of a Medical Technician:
Written and oral communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Problem-solving attitude
Team player
Positive outlook
Prioritize tasks
Talent for organization
Handle stress
Make decisions in an objective and ethical manner
Multi-task
Showing initiative
Work together with staff to effectively meet the needs of the clients
Compassionate
Ensure proper workflows
Observation
Organizational capacity
Time-management
Meet deadlines
Positive attitude
