Respiratory care assistant vs lead medical assistant

Differences between respiratory care assistant and lead medical assistant duties and responsibilities

Respiratory care assistant example responsibilities.

• Experience using BIPAP, CPAP, MetaNeb, IPPB
• Perform routine and stat EKG testing.
• Administer breathing treatments to patients in the trauma center under the watch of a respiratory therapist.
• Administer medications via nebulizer, as well as, participate in other forms of intermittent non-invasive patient care.
• Maintain intubation equipment and ambulation bags.
• Work with mechanical vents and noninvasive positive pressure ventilation ..
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Lead medical assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage company financial accounts, including employee payroll and tax document preparations.
• Ensure the laboratory is CLIA compliant for semi-annual certification, provide annual CLIA waive competence.
• Perform all staff yearly reviews and yearly competencies on the CLIA waive testing done in the office.
• Alphabetize medications, accurately update and record patient medications and allergies in patient chart upon each visit.
• Learned basic human anatomy and physiology.
• Follow OSHA laboratory safety policies and procedures.
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