Respiratory care assistant vs medical research assistant

Differences between respiratory care assistant and medical research 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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Medical research assistant example responsibilities.

• Create and maintain confidential patient files; implement EHR systems to automate patient records management for the purposes of meaningful use.
• Conduct intake and triage of medical histories for new and returning patients.
• Record patient's medical history, vital statistics and information into charts and EMR.
• Perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients as well as updating patient demographic and insurance information.
• Perform tests (EKG's), as per protocol.
• Sustain compliance with OSHA and HIPPA standards.
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