Medical service technician vs health technician

Differences between medical service technician and health technician duties and responsibilities

Medical service technician example responsibilities.

• Create and maintain confidential patient files; implement EHR systems to automate patient records management for the purposes of meaningful use.
• Administer and document vaccinations and perform strep tests, finger sticks, urinalysis, and various need lab tests.
• Run QC on all lab instrumentation ensuring reports are within acceptable limits.
• Keep track of all POC inventory, reagents, QC materials and equipment validations.
• Apply cold packs to affect injuries of the patient, fit crutches on patients.
• Maintain all training and CPR certifications in order to actively participate in codes with in the hospital.
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Health technician example responsibilities.

• Maintain and manage medical and administrative records for all patients assign to clinic area to assure accurate care and patient confidentiality.
• Supervise labs, diets, schedule radiology procedures, EKG's, respiratory, and medical tasks for patients.
• Can perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and/or initiate appropriate emergency alert notifications.
• Administer ABA therapy for children with autism and provide support for other technicians when not with own clients.
• Assist providers in direct physical examinations, minor procedures, emergency care to include CPR, and other clinical duties.
• Assist children with autism spectrum disorders in learning life still and helping them transition successfully in all aspects of their lives.
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