Environmental health technician vs certified medical technician

Differences between environmental health technician and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Environmental health technician example responsibilities.

• Manage daily RCRA inspections and mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment preventive/corrective maintenance procedures.
• Present design and product engineers with cost effective FCC compliance solutions to certify new products to domestic and international regulatory standards.
• Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operate sterilizers.

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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