Public health technician vs health technician

Differences between public health technician and health technician duties and responsibilities

Public health technician example responsibilities.

• Use EMR software to manage patient records and files; reinforce and upload patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA and clinic.
• Manage and conduct wartime decontamination procedures for patients, medical personnel and facilities.
• Assist with immunization clinics and screening at local schools.
• Visit work sites to ensure OSHA requirements are complied with.
• Safeguard all records to protect patient confidentiality per HIPAA standards.
• Educate food handlers and supervisors on changes in FDA requirements and track required changes as necessary.
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Health technician example responsibilities.

• Maintain and manage medical and administrative records for all patients assign to clinic area to assure accurate care and patient confidentiality.
• Supervise labs, diets, schedule radiology procedures, EKG's, respiratory, and medical tasks for patients.
• Can perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and/or initiate appropriate emergency alert notifications.
• Administer ABA therapy for children with autism and provide support for other technicians when not with own clients.
• Assist providers in direct physical examinations, minor procedures, emergency care to include CPR, and other clinical duties.
• Assist children with autism spectrum disorders in learning life still and helping them transition successfully in all aspects of their lives.
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