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Bacteria Found In Multiple Tattoo Ink Brands, Study Suggests: What To Know About Tattoo Ink Infections

Forbes Healthcare

Although over half of the inks had labels claiming they were sterile, some still contained bacteria, suggesting the sterilization process was either ineffective or the sterility claims were inaccurate, according to the study.

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What Are The Things I’m Not Allowed To Do As A Caregiver?

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Changing sterile dressings, or replacing complex wounds. Diagnosing medical health conditions or offering medical advice. Using specialized medical equipment, such as ventilators. Caregivers have to defer these duties to qualified medical staff, such as RNs, LPNs, or another medical professional.

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The Important Role Of Dental Assistants In Infection Control

ACI Medical & Dental School

Here are some common practices: Sterilizing Instruments: They clean, disinfect, and sterilize dental tools and equipment after each use to prevent the spread of germs. Help to monitor sterilization processes, keep track of supplies, and ensure that all team members follow hygiene protocols.

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7 Fast Growing Entry Level Healthcare Jobs for 2025

ACI Medical & Dental School

Dental Assistants work alongside dentists during dental procedures, sterilize instruments, and perform administrative tasks to ensure efficient dental office operations. Average Salary ( ZipRecruiter, NJ ): $55,332 Job Outlook ( BLS, 2023 Outlook ): 5% (Faster than average) Learn More: Medical Lab Assistant Dental Assistant What Do They Do?

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5 Healthcare Jobs That Don’t Require A Degree

ACI Medical & Dental School

They also take and develop X-rays, sterilize equipment, and ensure patients are comfortable before and during treatments. Processing and sterilizing dental instruments and equipment, tray set-ups. Transports patients and helps them move safely around the facility. Communicating with patients.

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Why Is Mobile Phlebotomy a Booming Business?

Prism Career Institute

They carry a portable phlebotomy station, allowing safe and sterile collections, and send their samples back to a laboratory for analysis. Some phlebotomists also assist with donations at blood drives. Increasing Demands In recent years, the demand for trained phlebotomists has increased.

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Meet Mercy Ships

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Those seeking care can enjoy instant access to safe, sterile operating rooms and hospital beds, reducing the risk of infection. Instead of building a network of hospitals and temporary urgent care centers from scratch, Mercy Ships operates a self-contained floating hospital and training center.