Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. They help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
Provide respiratory care under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians.
Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. They monitor patients' physical and emotional well being and report to medical staff. They participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.
Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. They plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.
Operate magnetic resonance imaging scanners. They monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. They administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. They interview patient, explain procedures, and position patient on examining table. They enter technical data and patient information into the computer.
Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes. They conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests. Includes vascular technologists.
Provide advanced nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.
Provide advanced nursing care for patients with severe conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. They care for pre and post operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. They assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. They initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.
Provide therapy to patients with visual impairments to improve their functioning in daily life activities. They train patients in activities such as computer use, communication skills, or home management skills.
