What job titles have you had working in healthcare?

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In the 14 years I've been in healthcare since I was 18:

Combat Medic

EMT

CNA

CARE PARTNER (CNA/Phlebotomist/EKG)

TELEMETRY TECHNICIAN

UNIT CLERK

LVN/Emergency Department Technician

Soon to be an RN and RHIT.

Specializes in Home care, assisted living.

Youth Volunteer

CNA

Resident Assistant

Shift Supervisor (bwaaahaaahaaa...:coollook: )

Certified Med Tech

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Specializes in Home care, assisted living.

Youth Volunteer

CNA

Resident Assistant

Shift Supervisor (bwaaahaaahaaa...:coollook: )

Certified Med Tech

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I have some pretty interesting titles given to me by drunk/irate/etc patients, but I don't think I can post them here. ;)

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I have some pretty interesting titles given to me by drunk/irate/etc patients, but I don't think I can post them here. ;)

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Nursing Assistant

LPN

RN (ADN)

BSN

MSN - June 05

And like above poster - several other unprintable names...

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Nursing Assistant

LPN

RN (ADN)

BSN

MSN - June 05

And like above poster - several other unprintable names...

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Specializes in OB, Telephone Triage, Chart Review/Code.

Since 1976:

Nbn nursery volunteer

Outpatient Billing Clerk

Outpatient Registration Clerk

Medical Records Clerk

ER Registration Clerk

ER Ward Clerk

OB Ward Clerk

LPN

RNC

Childbirth Educator

Charge RN

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Specializes in OB, Telephone Triage, Chart Review/Code.

Since 1976:

Nbn nursery volunteer

Outpatient Billing Clerk

Outpatient Registration Clerk

Medical Records Clerk

ER Registration Clerk

ER Ward Clerk

OB Ward Clerk

LPN

RNC

Childbirth Educator

Charge RN

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Specializes in OB, Telephone Triage, Chart Review/Code.

Now, on the other hand:

Housekeeper--we have none on nights.

Patient advocate--no management on nights.

Secretary--we have none.

Nurse assistant--we have none.

Dietary aide--we have to collect orders and pick them up from the cafeteria.

Medical Record clerk--we have to tear down charts and put them in order.

Telephone switchboard operator--they send calls to us to give to pt's.

Security--not a closed unit.

Fire squad--we have to take a fire extinguisher to the floor where the Code Red is called!

We wear many hats in nursing!

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Specializes in OB, Telephone Triage, Chart Review/Code.

Now, on the other hand:

Housekeeper--we have none on nights.

Patient advocate--no management on nights.

Secretary--we have none.

Nurse assistant--we have none.

Dietary aide--we have to collect orders and pick them up from the cafeteria.

Medical Record clerk--we have to tear down charts and put them in order.

Telephone switchboard operator--they send calls to us to give to pt's.

Security--not a closed unit.

Fire squad--we have to take a fire extinguisher to the floor where the Code Red is called!

We wear many hats in nursing!

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

CNA for 3 years, LPN going on 2 1/2 years, will graduate with my ASN May 2005 and become an RN :)

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

CNA for 3 years, LPN going on 2 1/2 years, will graduate with my ASN May 2005 and become an RN :)

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