Detention deputy vs certified medical technician

Differences between detention deputy and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Detention deputy example responsibilities.

• Train in grind control and self-defense techniques, CPR, ethics and security management.
• Oversee all aspects of booking inmates into the jail, including property inventory, pat-down, fingerprinting, and processing daily.
• Obtain necessary information and booking of prisoners.
• Patrol assign areas for evidence of unauthorize activities, infractions of rules, unsatisfactory attitudes or unsatisfactory adjustment of inmates.
• Serve as loader of special ammunition weapon; prepare ammunition while exercising safety precautions.

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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