Autopsy assistant vs certified medical technician

Differences between autopsy assistant and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Autopsy assistant example responsibilities.

• Attain medical histories, explain treatment procedures to patients, prepare patients for examination, and assist during diagnostic examinations.
• Preform specific protocol for fixation, dehydration and infiltration of tissue gross in by the pathologist or myself.
• Preform radiologic imaging on decease individuals.
• Perform frozen sectioning for in-surgical consultation.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining current certification in CPR.
• Perform clinical functions including but not limit to: allergy shots and injections/immunizations, venipuncture, and approve laboratory tests.
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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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