Human service technician vs certified medical technician

Differences between human service technician and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Human service technician example responsibilities.

• Assess patients in active withdrawal and provide interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
• Assist mentally challenge individuals with ADL'S.
• Attend annual service training, including CPR and a refresher courses.
• Answer phones and provide excellent customer service; train in first aid and CPR.
• Assist assign residents with their ADL as directed such as bathing, toileting, hair combing, etc.
• Interview patients to compile information on social, educational, criminal institutional and drug history.
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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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