Highway maintenance technician vs certified medical technician

Differences between highway maintenance technician and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Highway maintenance technician example responsibilities.

• Manage proper storage of equipment, compliance with ANSI, NEC standard and assure OSHA safety regulations.
• Mow or clear brush from a long road or plow snow from roadway
• Repair cross/storm drains, cracks, pothole, and perform cold asphalt patch repair and pressure washing as needed.
• Dump, spread, and tamp asphalt, using one pneumatic tampers, to repair joints and patch broken pavement.
• Perform routine and emergency maintenance calls, paint, repair drywall safely repair minor electrical problems including HVAC.
• Operate trucks equip with snowplows and sander attachments to maintain roads in winter weather.

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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