Emergency veterinary assistant vs unit assistant

Differences between emergency veterinary assistant and unit assistant 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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Unit assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
• Carry out necessary duties for post surgery patients which result in quicker test results and recovery time for patients.
• Follow HIPAA laws and assist patients.
• Qualify in 12 lead EKG's, and applying 6 lead telemetry monitors.
• Report any personal or medical complaints and concerns of the patients to the supervising nursing and rehabilitation staff members.
• Assist patients in activities of daily living, assist in rehabilitation of patients, doctors & nurses in ER department.
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