Groomer assistant vs certified medical technician

Differences between groomer assistant and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Groomer assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage all breeding, whelping, raising of puppies, grooming and showing of dogs for owners in the AKC.
• Perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, clipping and trimming coats.
• Bath animals: clean ears, express anal glands, trim nails, dry & brush coats.
• Wash, dry, and brush dogs of various breed and temperament, as well as clipping nails and cleaning ears.
• Bath dogs and perform related activities, including nail clipping and grinding, ear cleaning and plucking, and gland expression.
• Maintain electronic record of pet information and file paper documents.
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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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