General duty nurse vs certified medical technician

Differences between general duty nurse and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

General duty nurse example responsibilities.

• Interpret EKG changes and manage EKG machine.recognize signs and symptoms that require rapid response.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Provide all aspects of patient care on medical surgical unit with sub-specialty of orthopedic surgery.
• Work in cardiac care unit, telemetry, neurology, rehabilitation, and post-operative surgical ward.
• Serve as clinical supervisor for medical ICU unit, performing direct care, training, mentoring and administrative support.
• Assist inProviding staffdevelopment BLS Trainging atvarious clinics.
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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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