Passer vs certified medical technician

Differences between passer and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Passer example responsibilities.

• Push carts full of food trays and deliver to patients, then collect dirty/used trays and return them to dish room.
• Change follies, empty and properly clean useable catheter.
• Assist residents with ADL's, medication, and treatments.
• Provide wound care, colostomy cleaning and changes and Foley catheter care and bag changes.
• Complete medication disbursement and cpr training.
• Utilize knowledge of electronics, medical terminology, human anatomy, physiology, chemistry and physics.
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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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