Audiology assistant vs certified medical technician

Differences between audiology assistant and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Audiology assistant example responsibilities.

• Facilitate client relationships and manage surgery schedules, financial consultations, follow up care and ongoing maintenance.
• Maintain and update patient in EMR.
• Conduct outpatient follow-up appointments using diagnostic click and tone-burst ABR.
• Notify patients upon approval/denial of prior authorization requests; set up appointments with their audiologist.
• Obtain and input accurate demographic and insurance information on the clinic information system on patients.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and developing personal growth opportunities such as CPR and leadership courses.
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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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