Corpsman vs health care specialist

Differences between corpsman and health care specialist duties and responsibilities

Corpsman example responsibilities.

• Supervise patients' scheduling and screenings at the reception desk while managing all records to validate administrative accuracy and accountability.
• Operate medical equipment to include EKG, a, BP cuffs, suction devices, and O2 tanks.
• Perform many duties that include administering immunizations and phlebotomy, as well as performing annual examinations for sailors who are deployed.
• Coordinate EMT training and scheduling.
• Deliver nursing, emergency and CPR treatments and assist assigned doctors as required.
• Perform wound care, suturing, minor surgery procedures, splinting, and casting.
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Health care specialist example responsibilities.

• Train and certify soldiers in CPR and first aid classes and achieve significant improvements in their productivity.
• Manage a team of 12 sailors in three departments including manpower, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, and pediatrics.
• Manage ventilator settings, suction tracheostomy, tube-feeding assistance.
• Provide nursing care of patients including medical examinations, administering immunizations, and assisting with triage of mass casualties.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, EMA, and FDA operating guidelines.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to clients.
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