 |
|
| echnical advances and specialized |
| procedures have created numerous |
| exciting careers in the
reinforcement and |
| support work of the
medical team. The |
| concept of a team is
critical for the delivery |
| of good health care.
Medical support |
| personnel, key members of
the team, |
| perform a wide range of
functions in a |
| variety of settings.
They may operate life- |
| sustaining machines,
provide medical |
| treatment at the scene of
an accident, or |
| assist surgeons in the
operating room. Some |
| perform direct patient
care while others |
| oversee office
responsibilities. Whatever |
| the position, these
critically needed |
| specialists are vital to
the daily activities |
| of a medical facility. |