Emergency veterinary assistant vs emergency room technician

Differences between emergency veterinary assistant and emergency room technician duties and responsibilities

Emergency veterinary assistant example responsibilities.

• Perform and manage procedures including splinting, suturing, electrocardiography and abscess incision and drainage.
• Assist in emergency traumas, prepare chest tube drainage systems and perform CPR.
• Practice CPR and first aid skills, patient assessment, triage, and emergency responsibility
• Prepare and conduct informational groups for patients on eating disorders and chemical dependency.
• Schedule education for patients on capsule endoscopy procedures, maintain video database and capsule treatment log.
• Chart reviews and updates, transcription of clinical data into electronic charts for documentation and determination of medical necessity.
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Emergency room technician example responsibilities.

• Perform CPR and other emergency care as directed (O2therapy, EKG monitoring, use of other specialize medical equipment).
• Ensure required brochures and pamphlets of HIPPA are available to patients in all clinics.
• Transport patients from ER to various areas of the hospital such as radiology, oncology, or ICU.
• Demonstrate compassion and sensitivity to patients and family.
• Perform and interpret all electrocardiograms (ECG's) on cardiac patients.
• Assist orthopedic MD and fellows with traction pins, casting, splinting and amputations.
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