Nutrition educator vs certified medical technician

Differences between nutrition educator and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Nutrition educator example responsibilities.

• Manage revolving caseload of students with IEP team including initials, transfer placements, manifestation determinations.
• Administer lectures and individual counseling to residential and out-patient participants regarding weight loss, heart disease, diabetes and hypertension.
• Conduct interviews for applicants to the WIC program.
• Facilitate the diabetes support group, arrange guest speakers and provide participants with nutritional information and support
• Develop and implement nutrition plans, prepare education materials for predetermine sub-populations of patients with restrict dietary and religious habits.
• Write quarterly project newsletters, create tools need to properly assess for obesity causing behaviors and develop educationmaterials as needed.
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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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