Public health technician vs technician

Differences between public health technician and 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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Technician example responsibilities.

• Achieve multiple ASE certifications within first year of employment.
• Implement and manage UHF radio base stations, repeaters, and command network, effectively linking all regional headquarters.
• Manage telecommunications installation and repair for hospital Nortel network.
• Maintain numerous automate scripts to assist in managing Linux systems.
• Manage, troubleshot and repair multiple wireless technologies including fiber optic transmission switches.
• Install peripherals including printers, fax machines, scanners, and smartphones.
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