Research dietitian vs certified medical technician

Differences between research dietitian and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Research dietitian example responsibilities.

• Manage all IRB submissions, sponsor communications, participate in monitoring visits, drug reconciliation and dispensing.
• Assist with testing and QA of new programs, workflows and software systems.
• Provide dietary counseling to patients enroll in major pharmaceutical trials and in-house studies.
• Provide nutrition assessment and calculate individualized nutrition prescriptions to ensure patients' nutritional needs are met.
• Coordinate a high-risk research site for international study focuse on FDA and CE mark approval of implant insulin delivery technology.
• Provide individualized nutrition consultations for sports nutrition, weight-loss, diabetes, hypertension and hormonal changes.

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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