Ambulance attendant vs certified medical technician

Differences between ambulance attendant and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Ambulance attendant example responsibilities.

• Provide medical emergency response, non-emergency transport services, event medical services, manage transportation services and paramedic and EMT training.
• Organize ambulances to ensure essential tools are easily accessible.
• Assume responsibility for radio reports, and utilize knowledge of a and CPR.
• Measure and record vitals of patients while easing them through the experience of riding in an ambulance.
• Receive professional rescuer CPR certification.
• Check and replenish of in-service ambulances.
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Certified medical technician example responsibilities.

• Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work area.
• Administer medications to patients according to their medication record as scheduled, as needed according to physician orders.
• Perform laboratory test and procedures in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, serology, and bacteriology.
• Perform first aid and apply CPR when necessary.
• Perform first aid or CPR during medical emergencies until paramedics arrive.
• Assist the residents in their ADL needs and prepare their meals.
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