Nursing care attendant vs hospital corpsman

Differences between nursing care attendant and hospital corpsman duties and responsibilities

Nursing care attendant example responsibilities.

• Keep linens and utilities clean and in order, empty and clean urinals commodes and bedpans.
• Perform and report clinical observations of patients' temperature/pulse/respiration rate and blood pressure.
• Assist clients with ADL's, and making sure their needs are meet.
• Perform CPR and post mortem care.
• Perform routine technical duties including Phlebotomy and EKG's.
• Company and assist babies to x-ray, EKG, sonogram.
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Hospital corpsman example responsibilities.

• Manage medical and dental records according to JHACO and HIPPA standards.
• Lead and train junior sailors on general military training, including hazardous materials and safety clinical procedures.
• Educate and teach basic physical therapy exercises to staff and patients to prevent or manage occupational/work relate injuries.
• Provide both sick call, and emergency medical services at a BLS and ALS level.
• Preform multiple medical procedures, including triage and order entry and chart making in a high pace emergency room setting.
• Train new personnel on standard operating procedures, proper use of personal protective equipment, phlebotomy skills, and medication administration.
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