Clinical education specialist vs certified medical technician

Differences between clinical education specialist and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Clinical education specialist example responsibilities.

• Provide case management with physicians recommendations and assistance navigating insurance such as Medicare, Medicaid and manage care.
• Educate patients regarding the different type of pumps, infusion sets, and self-administration of medications.
• Provide one-on-one supervision and crisis intervention-acting as an advocate and liaison for patients and their case managers.
• Support guide wire and balloon dilatation catheter projects, requiring similar activities associate with development of stent delivery systems.
• Act as liaison between radiology and other departments relate to medical imaging and procedures.
• Serve as an active member on the system documentation committee redesigning the documentation system to include rehabilitation specific information.
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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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