Battalion commander vs certified medical technician

Differences between battalion commander and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Battalion commander example responsibilities.

• Lead basic reconnaissance operations and report enemy movements to commanding officers.
• Experience working within the DoD for developing and implementing depot support strategies for both CONUS and OCONUS.
• Direct deployment of communications equipment, systems and manpower to support combat operations.
• Supervise operation and organizational maintenance of weapons, mobile combat equipment, and combat combination equipment.
• Prepare a ballistic missile submarine for certification to carry nuclear weapons, satisfying all training, maintenance, and documentation requirements.
• Provide assessments of CBRN threats and make recommendations to the battalion commander regarding tactical employment of chemical defense equipment.

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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