Certified occupational therapist assistant vs certified medical technician

Differences between certified occupational therapist assistant and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Certified occupational therapist assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage wheelchair room and walkers; recommend and implement improvements to organization and ease of use.
• Provide occupational therapy services to rehabilitation, acute care, and outpatients in a hospital setting.
• Provide patient and family education concerning energy conservation techniques, precautions, and proper use of adaptive equipment.
• Educate patient on energy conservation techniques and adaptive equipment use.
• Provide patient with different types of splints.
• Train residents and health care provider in applying orthotics and prosthetics.
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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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