Job Description
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Description
Decypher is seeking Allergy Technician candidates to provide support at Lakenheath UK
Responsibilities
* Prepare examination rooms prior to patient's arrival.
* Assist with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
* Check patient's vital signs, to include temperature, respiration, pulse, weight and blood pressure.
* Obtain and document patient's current medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies and vital signs on the correct form.
* Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered such as allergy tests, pulmonary function, and skin tests.
* Provide education on symptom management and allergy serum.
* Prepare and administer allergy serums and injections.
* Maintain examination room stock levels and perform routine maintenance of examination rooms.
* Complete lab and x-ray requisitions in accordance with clinic policies.
* Enter demographic data into the computer upon patient check-in; enter diagnosis and departing time when patient is released.
* Identify signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis versus vasovagal reaction.
* Initiate and assist in acute anaphylaxis management.
Required Experience and Skills
* Degree: High School Degree.
* Education: Graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) of the American Medical Technologists or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.
* Certification: Successful completion of a didactic specialty course in Allergy & Immunology or possess three (3) years of Allergy/Immunology and Immunization experience within the last four (4) years in a specialty clinic.
Decypher is a leading integrator of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. We provide our services globally to Federal, Commercial, Local and State clients. Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in the success of Decypher and our clients. Working at Decypher is not a job, but a career where your talent and energy is respected and you can personally make a difference. Decypher invites you to join our professional team. Decypher is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/D/V).
