Description
CMA Essential Duties and Responsibilities
+ Performs peripheral blood draws, enters orders in the EMR and sends blood to the laboratory per tube system.
+ Obtains and records patient vital signs, may include weight and height.
+ Floats to various oncology departments, performing duties as assigned or needed.
+ Assists with patient transfers.
+ Transports blood products from the hospital laboratory to the Infusion Unit.
+ Assists with relieving staff for breaks for the medical oncology clinic and for the infusion unit secretary.
+ Assists with a variety of minor procedures, exams or operation of diagnostic equipment as assigned
+ Maintains inventory of supplies. Performs miscellaneous office duties including, but not limited to, filing and retrieving medical records, operating various office machines, ex. Fax machine, Copier.
+ Administers IM and subcutaneous medications as directed