Resident aide vs certified medical technician

Differences between resident aide and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Resident aide example responsibilities.

• Recognize by physicians for ability to meticulously prepare patient's chest and attach leads to obtain excellent quality EKG tracings.
• Assist residents according their individual ADL requirements.
• Transport patients to and from different off-site facilities whether secular or medically relate.
• Assist residents who have been diagnose with autism, intellectual/developmental disabilities and acquire brain injury with daily activities.
• Promote continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
• Assist residents with everyday activities such as dressing, cooking, cleaning, changing of bedpans and assisting with restroom visits
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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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