Geriatric social worker vs certified medical technician

Differences between geriatric social worker and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Geriatric social worker example responsibilities.

• Counsele patients and families, provide discharge planning and follow-up services and maintain relevant information regarding ancillary services and referrals.
• Work with relatives of hospitalize patients to accept and cope with patients physical and mental challenges resulting from hospitalization.
• Coordinate care with community providers for follow up if patient are discharged, prepare documentation for admission to inpatient psychiatry unit.
• Complete Medicaid and Medicare applications as needed.

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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