Diagnostic Specialist

Job Description
Description
The Diagnostic Specialist-MSSM is a professional individual who supports quality patient care, performs routine examinations, assists physicians and registered nurses with daily clinical activity and performs standard diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities
1. Plans and manages patient care according to each patients needs.

2. Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.

3. Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.

4. Provides routine care for patients.

5. Reviews medical charts.

6. Accompanies patients to their rooms.

7. Assists physicians and registered nurses.

8. Communicates with patients and their families.

9. Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, spirometry, etc.

10. Prepares specimens for lab courier.

11. Administers medications.

12. Provides wound care.

13. Prepares and administers injections

14. Verifies that patient charts are updated promptly and accurately

15. Observes and records patients conditions and reactions to medications and treatment.

16. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Completion of a New York State-approved training program in licensed practical nursing.
BLS certification
1-2 years recent nursing experience
Active New York State LPN licensure.