Phlebotomy technicians are essential team members at hospitals, blood donor centers, mobile phlebotomy solutions, and diagnostic laboratories. They are responsible for the following duties:

• Drawing blood from patients

• Explaining blood-drawing procedure to patients and answer questions

• Evaluating patients’ ability to withstand procedure

• Performing basic point of care testing such as blood glucose levels

• Preparing blood, urine, and other specimens for testing

• Verifying patient or donor identity

• Maintaining and cleaning medical equipment such as needles, test tubes, and blood vials

Patient Care Technicians are essential team members at hospitals and clinics. They are responsible for the following duties:

• Provide basic patient care

• Ensuring patient rooms are clean and safe

• Monitoring patients vitals

• Perform phlebotomy procedures

• Collecting medical data to be used by doctors

• Perform EKGs and obtain readings

Certified Clinical Medical Assistants are essential team members at hospitals, urgent care facilities, doctors offices, and diagnostic laboratories. They are responsible for the following duties:

• Drawing blood from patients

• Performing EKGs

• Evaluating patients’ ability to withstand procedures

• Performing basic point of care testing such as blood glucose levels

• Preparing lab specimens for testing

• Verifying patient or donor identity and answering calls

• Updating electronic billing records

Electrocardiogram technicians are essential team members at hospitals and clinics. They are responsible for the following duties:

• Performing diagnostics test on patients

• Monitoring patients blood pressure

• Collecting medical data to be used by doctors

• Administer test to determine the cardiovascular health of a patient

Behavioral health specialists are essential team members at rehabilitation centers, mental health facilities, clinics, and learning institutions. They are responsible for the following duties:

• Providing support to patients

• Assisting counselors and therapists

• Counseling for drug addiction

• Support patients with physical limitations

• Assist in the treatment of mental illness

• Working closely with social workers

Medical administrative assistants are essential team members at hospitals, doctor’s offices, outpatient facilities, and clinics. They are responsible for the following duties:

• Accomplishing office tasks

• Using office software and equipment

• Managing operation reports

• Answering calls and scheduling appointments

• Updating patient electronic medical records

• Greeting and intaking patients

• Verifying patient or donor identity