Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • Ensures proper patient identification and maintains patient safety, privacy, confidentiality and follows guidelines under HIPAA. • Obtains and records vital signs, pain screens, weights and heights accurately into Electronic Medical Records (EMR). Reports changes and/or abnormalities in vital signs; findings that are outside of defined parameters; and changes in patient’s conditions to the nursing/medical staff in a timely manner. • Obtains specimens (urine, stool, sputum, etc.) and ensures accurate labeling in presence of patient. Instructs patients/family members in collecting specimens. • Performs phlebotomy and EKG as applicable and is competent in the two patient identifier practice. • May precept with specific training. • Assists with disease center specific procedural needs as applicable. • Transports patients, medical records, specimens, blood components, equipment and supplies in accordance with Institute policy. • Ensures that all...