Nutrition technician vs certified medical technician

Differences between nutrition technician and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Nutrition technician example responsibilities.

• Coordinate all walk-through visible inspections to achieve overall cleanliness and order within each facility.
• Provide appropriate care to patients by evaluating and giving assistance to individual patient regarding meal selections.
• Collaborate with patients under dietitian supervision to ensure compliance with diet requirements, quality care and satisfaction.
• Assist the nutrition in identifying and encouraging the residents to maintain specific dietary needs/restrictions for residents at an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
• Conduct research and create PowerPoint presentations for wellness programs.

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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