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Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice
You will perform technical nursing duties involving the care and treatment of patients. In an inpatient care setting, you will perform nursing care duties such as feeding, bathing and moving patients. You will assemble, operate and maintain medical equipment such as oxygen delivery equipment, intravenous controllers, fetal monitors, suction machines and electrocardiograph recorders. You will measure and record vital signs. You will administer medications under the supervision of a physician or a nurse. You will draw blood samples. You will perform the routine collection of urine, fecal materials and other bodily secretions for laboratory examination. You will prepare patients for surgery and perform postoperative monitoring. You will assist in the delivery and care of newborns. In a clinic setting, you will prepare patients for examination and assist physicians with treatments and procedures. You will prepare and order linens and supplies. In an emergency room setting, you will drive an ambulance and perform lifesaving care measures for the sick and injured. You will receive training that will entitle you to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician's examination. You will perform medical service specialist functions and administer routine immunizations and allergy testing. You will prepare smears, obtain cultures and prepare allergy treatment extracts. You will arrange schedules for mass immunizations and updating immunization records. PAY CHART
- CCAF Degrees:
- Allied Health Sciences
- Tech Schools:
- Sheppard AFB, TX
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