Equipment, Tools and Equipment, Tools and Supplies in the Supplies in the

Healthcare ClusterHealthcare Cluster By: Barbara Mackessy

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Equipment and toolsEquipment and tools Blood pressure monitor Vital signs monitor ECG-stress Spirometry Thermoscan Electronic Thermometer Analyzers Triage meters MRI CT PET/CT Ultrasound System Heartstride Q-stress Holters Cardioperfect workstation EMG Cardiac Camera Mobile nuclear camera

Diagnostic spirometry system Digital mammography system C-arm CT scanner Bone Densitometer x-ray tank ECG monitor EKG monitor Electrocardiogram system

Equipment, Tools and SuppliesEquipment, Tools and Supplies Scrub equipment Wash equipment Respirator Intermittent positive pressure

breathing machines Test gauges Oxygen tanks Pulmonary function machine Oxygen administration sets Computer Labels Log book Typewriter Printer Files Disposable caps Wheel chairs Splints Oral thermometer Rectal thermometer Temporal artery thermometer Electronic/digital thermometer  

Beds Tables Bandages Stretcher Phones Insurance forms Injection needles Scales Braces Artificial limbs Dressings Beds, bed linens Hand tools EKG machine Holter monitors Protective gloves Protective aprons Film badges Acute care hospitals Electrodes Leads

Equipment, Tools and SuppliesEquipment, Tools and Supplies Stethoscope Alcohol swaps Digital pulse oximeter Aneroid apparatus Digital apparatus Emesis basin Bedpan Disposable gloves Mechanical lift Gurney Restraints Soft protective devices Urinal Measuring cup Basin Tubing Clamp Urine container Catheter Wooden tongue depressor Elastic hose

Gait belt Crutches Walkers Reaching stick Chair scale Measuring tape Balance scales Tongue blade Taylor percussion hammer Ophthalmoscope Otoscope Shellen eye chart Identification bands Food trays Electronic medical records Charts Goggles Face shield Gown Mask Resuscitation bags Mouthpieces

Equipment, Tools and SuppliesEquipment, Tools and Supplies Lab coat Microscope Reagent strips Bottles Watch Glass cylinders Urinometer Bandages Defibrillator CPR pump X rays Dental chair Dental unit Operational light Mobile cart View cart Mouth mirror Non locking cotton pliers Sterile Equipment Excavators

Root elevator Surgical forceps autoclaves Catheters Chart Dressings Electrocardiograph Gait belt Restraints Swathe Carvers Scalers

The patient is then escorted to where they need to go and The patient is then escorted to where they need to go and all informational paperwork is done in private. Privacy Lawsall informational paperwork is done in private. Privacy Laws

are very strict! – (Office, desk, chair, files, computer)are very strict! – (Office, desk, chair, files, computer)

Electronic board that shows where each patient is at all times. It also Electronic board that shows where each patient is at all times. It also is a way to advertise other departments in the hospital. The patientis a way to advertise other departments in the hospital. The patientmust share their ID number with their family in order for the familymust share their ID number with their family in order for the familyto keep up with them on the electronic board in the waiting room.to keep up with them on the electronic board in the waiting room.

Easy Street Environment to teach the patients how to step up on Easy Street Environment to teach the patients how to step up on curbs, open doors, cross the street, etc. curbs, open doors, cross the street, etc.

The car is inside the hospital to teach the patients how to get in and outThe car is inside the hospital to teach the patients how to get in and outof cars, to get from cars to wheelchairs, etc. of cars, to get from cars to wheelchairs, etc.

Other sections of the “Easy StreetOther sections of the “Easy StreetEnvironment.” For teaching patientsEnvironment.” For teaching patients

how to walk, how to get aroundhow to walk, how to get aroundin a store, how to go through in a store, how to go through doors, going to church etc.doors, going to church etc.

Electronic Medical Records – (computers, monitor, files, printer Electronic Medical Records – (computers, monitor, files, printer and general office supplies).and general office supplies).

Surgical tray, surgical tools, lightingSurgical tray, surgical tools, lightingand proper clothingand proper clothing

Hooked up to the Aaron 950 and grounding padHooked up to the Aaron 950 and grounding padso that patient will not get burned.so that patient will not get burned.

Surgical technicians must Surgical technicians must know every instrument and know every instrument and

their uses.their uses.

Massage Therapist (posters, massage chair, & skeleton)Massage Therapist (posters, massage chair, & skeleton)

Respiratory Therapy is a competitive program whichRespiratory Therapy is a competitive program whichtakes only 18 students. Must pass the Nationaltakes only 18 students. Must pass the National

RRT Exam and state licensure. RRT Exam and state licensure.

Staff must knowStaff must knowhow to operate allhow to operate all

equipment in their area. equipment in their area.

ICU area: all patients are inside rooms with glass walls and doors so that ICU area: all patients are inside rooms with glass walls and doors so that they can be viewed at all times. All patient information is kept in the they can be viewed at all times. All patient information is kept in the

computer and updated continuously. computer and updated continuously.

Patient’s call button goes Patient’s call button goes straight to the nurses’ cell straight to the nurses’ cell

phones. If the nurse is on the phones. If the nurse is on the phone then the call goes to thephone then the call goes to the

nurses’ desk.nurses’ desk.

Patient information and medications are both scanned into the system Patient information and medications are both scanned into the system before any medication is administered. Computer also reminds RN’sbefore any medication is administered. Computer also reminds RN’s

what paperwork, charts and assessments need to be completed. what paperwork, charts and assessments need to be completed.

Must be at least 18 years old to work in Must be at least 18 years old to work in the lab. Some hospitals have a volunteer the lab. Some hospitals have a volunteer program but the volunteers do not do program but the volunteers do not do hands on collection.hands on collection.

Must be at least 18 years old to work in the lab.Must be at least 18 years old to work in the lab. Some hospitals have a volunteer programSome hospitals have a volunteer program

but the volunteers do not do hands-on collection.but the volunteers do not do hands-on collection.

Beckman Coulter – counts CBCBeckman Coulter – counts CBCBeckman Coulter – counts CBCBeckman Coulter – counts CBC

Medical Lab Technician – collect, type and group blood, Medical Lab Technician – collect, type and group blood, stain slides and sterilize equipment; 12 month certificatestain slides and sterilize equipment; 12 month certificate or Associate Degree. They must be able to load, unload, or Associate Degree. They must be able to load, unload,

adjust, fix, change, and take apart things in the lab.adjust, fix, change, and take apart things in the lab.

Beckman Coulter - runs CBC in secondsBeckman Coulter - runs CBC in seconds

Beckman Coulter - runs CBC in secondsBeckman Coulter - runs CBC in seconds

Medical Technologists- test for bacteria, Medical Technologists- test for bacteria, drugs and diseases; Bachelor’s Degree; drugs and diseases; Bachelor’s Degree; Aerospray Slide Strainer – spins and stains Aerospray Slide Strainer – spins and stains samplessamples

Medical Technologists - test for bacteria, drugs and diseases; Medical Technologists - test for bacteria, drugs and diseases; Bachelor’s Degree; Aerospray Slide Strainer – spins and stains samplesBachelor’s Degree; Aerospray Slide Strainer – spins and stains samples

Centrifuge – spins, separatesCentrifuge – spins, separatesPhlebotomist must be very fast at sample collection. Phlebotomist must be very fast at sample collection. High turn over rate for phlebotomist.High turn over rate for phlebotomist.

Centrifuge – spins, separates; Phlebotomist must be very fast Centrifuge – spins, separates; Phlebotomist must be very fast at sample collection. High turn-over rate for phlebotomist.at sample collection. High turn-over rate for phlebotomist.

Test tube tops informs workers of what preservation and Test tube tops informs workers of what preservation and chemical reaction that will take place in the test tube. Purple – chemical reaction that will take place in the test tube. Purple – CBC – contains self preservative to keep cells from clotting. Red CBC – contains self preservative to keep cells from clotting. Red top – no additives –will clot at normal rate. top – no additives –will clot at normal rate.

Test tube tops inform workers of what preservation and Test tube tops inform workers of what preservation and chemical reaction will take place in the test tube. chemical reaction will take place in the test tube.

Purple – CBC – contains self-preservative to keep cells from clotting. Purple – CBC – contains self-preservative to keep cells from clotting. Red top – no additives –will clot at normal rate. Red top – no additives –will clot at normal rate.

Safety, Safety, SafetySafety, Safety, SafetyEye wash stations & showers at many locations in medical Eye wash stations & showers at many locations in medical

facilities.facilities.

Safety, Safety, SafetySafety, Safety, SafetyEye wash stations & showers at Eye wash stations & showers at

many locations in medical facilities. many locations in medical facilities.

Lab coat, gown and gloves Lab coat, gown and gloves are part of the safety are part of the safety precautions.precautions.

Lab coat, gown and gloves are part of the safety precautions.Lab coat, gown and gloves are part of the safety precautions.

Doctor’s order request is put in the computer, the Doctor’s order request is put in the computer, the computer puts into the system then the computer computer puts into the system then the computer prints a sticker that tells the lab technician what prints a sticker that tells the lab technician what they are to test, run or do for that patient.they are to test, run or do for that patient.

Doctor’s order request is put in the computer, the computer puts Doctor’s order request is put in the computer, the computer puts into the system and prints a sticker that tells the into the system and prints a sticker that tells the

lab technician what they are to test, run or do for that patient.lab technician what they are to test, run or do for that patient.

Computer system – Machines interface with Computer system – Machines interface with computer system. Doctors and nurses can computer system. Doctors and nurses can pull lab results anytime.pull lab results anytime.

Computer system – Machines interface with computer system. Computer system – Machines interface with computer system. Doctors and nurses can pull lab results any time.Doctors and nurses can pull lab results any time.

Coulter LH 750 AnalyzerCoulter LH 750 Analyzer

Coulter LH 750 AnalyzerCoulter LH 750 Analyzer

Testing of tissue sample Testing of tissue sample collected.collected.

Testing of tissue sample collected.Testing of tissue sample collected.

Radiologic Technician – Associate Radiologic Technician – Associate Degree - produces images to be Degree - produces images to be read by a Radiologist.read by a Radiologist.

Radiologic Technician – Associate Degree – Radiologic Technician – Associate Degree – produces images to be read by a Radiologist.produces images to be read by a Radiologist.

Angiographic CathetersAngiographic Catheters

Angiographic CathetersAngiographic Catheters

X-ray films – Radiology Tech must know X-ray films – Radiology Tech must know type, size for particular use.type, size for particular use.

X-ray films – Radiology Tech must know type, size for particular use.X-ray films – Radiology Tech must know type, size for particular use.

MRI MachineMRI Machine

MRI MachineMRI Machine

Gamma Camera – detects radiation from isotopes Gamma Camera – detects radiation from isotopes injected into the patient. Nuclear Medicine – done for bone scansinjected into the patient. Nuclear Medicine – done for bone scans

MRIMRI

CT – Computerized Topography – CAT ScanCT – Computerized Topography – CAT ScanLooks at everything in actual plane.Looks at everything in actual plane.

Biomedical Equipment Technician installs newBiomedical Equipment Technician installs new equipment, adjusts and test, 1-3 year certificate or Associates Degreeequipment, adjusts and test, 1-3 year certificate or Associates Degree

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer helps diagnosis Diagnostic Medical Sonographer helps diagnosis abdominal tumors, cysts, and other abnormalities – abdominal tumors, cysts, and other abnormalities – could be a certificate, Associate or Bachelor’s could be a certificate, Associate or Bachelor’s degree. degree.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer helps diagnoseDiagnostic Medical Sonographer helps diagnose abdominal tumors, cysts, and other abnormalities – abdominal tumors, cysts, and other abnormalities –

could be a certificate, Associate or Bachelor’s degree. could be a certificate, Associate or Bachelor’s degree.

Ultrasound machineUltrasound machine

Ultrasound machineUltrasound machine

Pharmacy - computerizedPharmacy - computerized

Pharmacy - computerizedPharmacy - computerized

Pharmacy is a support service, they must Pharmacy is a support service, they must follow the doctor’s orders.follow the doctor’s orders.

Pharmacy is a support service, they must follow the doctor’s orders.Pharmacy is a support service, they must follow the doctor’s orders.

Pharmacy Technician works under Pharmacy Technician works under pharmacist with on the job training from pharmacist with on the job training from 6 months to 2 years.6 months to 2 years.

Pharmacy Technician works under pharmacist Pharmacy Technician works under pharmacist with on-the-job training from 6 months to 2 years.with on-the-job training from 6 months to 2 years.

All medications are labeled and bar coded in the hospitals All medications are labeled and bar coded in the hospitals for patient protection, safety and hospital inventoryfor patient protection, safety and hospital inventory

All medications are labeled and bar coded in the hospitals All medications are labeled and bar coded in the hospitals for patient protection, safety and hospital inventoryfor patient protection, safety and hospital inventory

Pharmacist interact with physicians Pharmacist interact with physicians to verify correct drug and dosage.to verify correct drug and dosage.

Pharmacists interact with physicians to verify correct drug and dosage.Pharmacists interact with physicians to verify correct drug and dosage.

Making up prep kits that patients take Making up prep kits that patients take

home to take before surgery.home to take before surgery.

Making up prep kits that patients take home to take before surgery. Making up prep kits that patients take home to take before surgery.

All medication are bar coded and must be All medication are bar coded and must be accounted for at all times.accounted for at all times.

All medications are bar coded and must be accounted for at all times.All medications are bar coded and must be accounted for at all times.

Translogic Swisslog sends medications to Translogic Swisslog sends medications to collect location in the hospital.collect location in the hospital.

Translogic Swisslog sends medications to correct location in the hospital.Translogic Swisslog sends medications to correct location in the hospital.

Foam inside the container to protect medications Foam inside the container to protect medications in glass containers during transport.in glass containers during transport.

One push of the button and the One push of the button and the medications are sent directly to the medications are sent directly to the department requesting them.department requesting them.

One push of the button and the medications are sent One push of the button and the medications are sent directly to the department requesting them.directly to the department requesting them.

Medication storage unitsMedication storage units

Medication storage unitsMedication storage units

Some medications must be refrigerated Some medications must be refrigerated at all times.at all times.

Some medications must be refrigerated at all times.Some medications must be refrigerated at all times.

Scan patient, scan medication bar codes and scan Scan patient, scan medication bar codes and scan the patient again before administering any medications.the patient again before administering any medications.

Parents roll baby under the under the birthprint machine and Parents roll baby under the under the birthprint machine and push the button to take a picture. They can see and select the push the button to take a picture. They can see and select the picture that they like best. The parents get one picture free picture that they like best. The parents get one picture free but can insert a charge card to purchase as many pictures as but can insert a charge card to purchase as many pictures as they wish of their new born child.they wish of their new born child.

Parents roll baby under the birthprint machine and push the button Parents roll baby under the birthprint machine and push the button to take a picture. They can see and select the picture that they to take a picture. They can see and select the picture that they

like best. The parents get one picture free but can insert a charge card like best. The parents get one picture free but can insert a charge card to purchase as many pictures as they wish of their new-born child.to purchase as many pictures as they wish of their new-born child.

Nurses’ station where everything is computerized. Nurses’ station where everything is computerized. All patient files are on the computer, a back up is made All patient files are on the computer, a back up is made

each day of all hospital files and stored off-location.each day of all hospital files and stored off-location.

Industrial Hygienist search for hazards, diseases and hidden dangers to Industrial Hygienist search for hazards, diseases and hidden dangers to eliminate them, Bachelor’s Degree required. Containers are labeled for eliminate them, Bachelor’s Degree required. Containers are labeled for

the type of trash that can properly be disposed of in each container.the type of trash that can properly be disposed of in each container.

Sanitation, cleanliness is a must at every medical facility.Sanitation, cleanliness is a must at every medical facility.

Portable storage Portable storage container for container for

airways, tapes, IV airways, tapes, IV start up kits, UAC start up kits, UAC

trays, etc. trays, etc. Everything is bar Everything is bar coded. Employee coded. Employee

scans item then scans item then scans patient. 97% scans patient. 97%

scan rate. Computer scan rate. Computer keeps counts and keeps counts and sends message to sends message to

warehouse to restock warehouse to restock items. Manual count items. Manual count

once every two once every two weeks to verify weeks to verify computer count.computer count.

Gloves and used needle, contaminated biohazard waste containers are Gloves and used needle, contaminated biohazard waste containers are located on the walls.located on the walls.

Patients are bar coded (EMAR)Patients are bar coded (EMAR)Electronic Medical Administration Electronic Medical Administration RecordsRecords

Patients are bar coded (EMAR)Patients are bar coded (EMAR)Electronic Medical Administration RecordsElectronic Medical Administration Records

Triage Room inside the ERTriage Room inside the ER

Cleanliness Cleanliness

Cleanliness Cleanliness

Safety Instructions are Safety Instructions are posted throughout the posted throughout the medical facilities.medical facilities.

Safety Instructions are posted throughout the medical facilities. Safety Instructions are posted throughout the medical facilities.

Trauma roomTrauma room

Trauma roomTrauma room

X-Ray room

Top section runs over patient Top section runs over patient after patient has drank Barium.after patient has drank Barium.

Top section runs over patient after patient has drank Barium.Top section runs over patient after patient has drank Barium.

Starts with RT training at a Technical College then take National BoardsStarts with RT training at a Technical College then take National Boards

Protective coverings for RadiologyProtective coverings for Radiology

Protective coverings for RadiologyProtective coverings for Radiology

Visually see subject on Visually see subject on computer screencomputer screen

Visually see subject on computer screenVisually see subject on computer screen

Licensed Practical Nurses provide basic care, 12-18 month program. Licensed Practical Nurses provide basic care, 12-18 month program. Educational information postedEducational information posted

Medical Illustrator – Bachelor’s Degree in art and/or science plus a Medical Illustrator – Bachelor’s Degree in art and/or science plus a masters from a medical illustration program.masters from a medical illustration program.

Radiation Therapist helps to treat cancer - 1 or 2 year certificate or Radiation Therapist helps to treat cancer - 1 or 2 year certificate or Associate or Bachelor’s Degree.Associate or Bachelor’s Degree.

Medical Dosimetrist calculates Medical Dosimetrist calculates radiation dosage with 12 months on radiation dosage with 12 months on the job training.the job training.

Medical Dosimetrist calculates radiation dosage with 12 months on the Medical Dosimetrist calculates radiation dosage with 12 months on the job training.job training.

Radiation Oncologist is a physician Radiation Oncologist is a physician specializing in treating cancer with specializing in treating cancer with radiation.radiation.

Radiation Oncologist is a physician specializing in treating cancer with Radiation Oncologist is a physician specializing in treating cancer with radiation.radiation.

Mesh is molded to a person’s form to hold Mesh is molded to a person’s form to hold

them in the exact position for treatments.them in the exact position for treatments.

Mesh is molded to a person’s form to hold them in the exact position for Mesh is molded to a person’s form to hold them in the exact position for treatments. treatments.

Physical Therapist Assistant– associate degree ; Physical Therapist –Physical Therapist Assistant– associate degree ; Physical Therapist –Now a doctorate degree. Physical Therapy is provided in house in Now a doctorate degree. Physical Therapy is provided in house in

Nursing Homes.Nursing Homes.

Occupational Therapist – help people regain and rebuilt skills needed in Occupational Therapist – help people regain and rebuilt skills needed in every day life. every day life.

AHEC creates and distributes AHEC creates and distributes educational materialseducational materials

AHEC creates and distributes educational materialsAHEC creates and distributes educational materials

Stimulates blood flow and heat under the skin during physical therapy Stimulates blood flow and heat under the skin during physical therapy sessions.sessions.

Bands used in physical therapy. Easy to use, light to carry, can be Bands used in physical therapy. Easy to use, light to carry, can be purchased at most medical supply companies for home use after you purchased at most medical supply companies for home use after you

physical therapy session have ended.physical therapy session have ended.

New computer program shows when someone goes outside of the New computer program shows when someone goes outside of the building 24/7 and switch door was opened. One way to keep check of building 24/7 and switch door was opened. One way to keep check of

employee smoke brakes.employee smoke brakes.

The workers must scan each patient every The workers must scan each patient every two hours during the night.two hours during the night.

The workers must scan each patient every two hours during the night.The workers must scan each patient every two hours during the night.

A meal menu board provides the residents with A meal menu board provides the residents with the choices of all meals for the day at this the choices of all meals for the day at this assisted living center.assisted living center.

A meal menu board provides the residents with the choices of all meals A meal menu board provides the residents with the choices of all meals for the day at this assisted living center.for the day at this assisted living center.

All meals are prepared for the All meals are prepared for the clients in the assisted living center.clients in the assisted living center.

All meals are prepared for the clients in the assisted living center.All meals are prepared for the clients in the assisted living center.

Practice sessions in the EMT/Paramedic classes.Practice sessions in the EMT/Paramedic classes.

Is Healthcare an option Is Healthcare an option for you?for you?

Do you have the necessary knowledge to be successful?