Phlebotomy externship vs certified medical technician

Differences between phlebotomy externship and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Phlebotomy externship example responsibilities.

• Provide mobile phlebotomy services to home-bound clients and clients in convalescent facilities, manage and plan efficient daily routes
• Utilize patient identification procedures and specimen labeling skills in the presence of patients to ensure proper specimen requisition.
• Assist with ER rounds and specimen centrifugation.
• Adhere to all HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Practice standard precautions, and follow all HIPPA and OSHA regulations.
• Prepare patient rooms, syringes and correct pallet dosage for surgical procedures.
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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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