Corpsman vs operating room assistant

Differences between corpsman and operating room assistant 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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Operating room assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage facility organization and cleanliness, maximizing the utilization of the facility and the efficiency of athlete's training routines.
• Attach electrodes to patients in order to monitor electrocardiogram [EKG].
• Obtain specimens, perform CPR, provide first aid, and check vital signs.
• Facilitate patient safety while under anesthesia and awaking from anesthesia.
• Review all group booking reports (Delphi).
• Aid surgeons in suturing and management of trauma patients.
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