Outdoor emergency care technician vs certified medical technician

Differences between outdoor emergency care technician and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Outdoor emergency care technician example responsibilities.

• Perform CPR and EKG'S.
• Perform high-quality CPR during cardiac arrest, provide postmortem care when need.
• Maintain proper documentation for both incoming and hospitalize patients.
• Initiate admitting procedures for all patients needing admission to hospital.
• Obtain certifications in splinting, phlebotomy, sterile catheterization and EKG interpretation.
• Advance nursing assistant with responsibilities including intravenous line placement/phlebotomy, EKG interpretation, etc.
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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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