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100010
MEDICAL SPECIALIST
MS508     $31,221 - $56,181
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 01/01/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To perform specialized paraprofessional nursing duties in the application of aseptic and sterile techniques for treatment of patients in various specialty areas.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from higher-level professional medical staff.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Nursing Assistants by the presence of responsibility for performing specialized procedures in the care of patients in various specialty areas (i.e. orthopedic, urology, ophthalmology, speech pathology/audiology, endoscopy, telemetry, burn, psychiatric, emergency care).

Differs from Medical Assistants by the absence of responsibility for performing office management and clerical support duties.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Performs specialized procedures in various specialty areas (i.e. orthopedic, urology, ophthalmology, speech pathology/audiology, endoscopy, telemetry, burn, psychiatric, emergency care).

Performs minor, specific diagnostic tests utilizing appropriate equipment and procedures (i.e. applying and removing casts, applying dressings to wounds, performing hearing screenings, placing telemetry equipment and leads on patients, placing EEG equipment and leads on patients, assisting with hydrotherapy treatment, inserting and removing catheters, etc.).

Receives, transports, and prepares patient for examination by physician.

Prepares room and equipment for examinations. Cleans room/equipment and properly stores equipment after examinations. Maintains and monitors equipment to determine if properly functioning.

Assists physician during examination and/or specialty procedure. Observes patients on monitors.

Records, charts, graphs, and displays data relative to patients' performance/condition.

Assists with obtaining information for the initial patient assessment (i.e. vital signs, weight, pulse oximetry, current medication and allergies, etc.).

Ensures upkeep of patient files.

NOTE:
Medical Specialists, regardless of specialty area assigned, are not to perform any duties restricted by licensure or certificate.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of experience or training in patient care or medical records.