Research phlebotomist vs certified medical technician

Differences between research phlebotomist and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Research phlebotomist example responsibilities.

• Perform EKG's, give meals by correct proportions and document all actions.
• Complete patient EKG's while identifying and resolving electrocardiographic error messages.
• Evaluate quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, safety and risk-management guidelines.
• Transmit results to agents and laboratory following all HIPPA rules and regulations.
• Exercise patient's HIPPA rights and concerns, document specimen origins, dates and times.
• Use standard equipment, including vacutainer tubes, butterfly needles, syringes and CLIA waiver PT/INR machines.
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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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