Respiratory technician vs certified medical technician

Differences between respiratory technician and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Respiratory technician example responsibilities.

• Provide aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene, ventilator setup, CPR, and any other career relate requirements.
• Fit patient for CPAP mask, educate on equipment.
• Complete EKG's, treadmill heart testing and asthma testing.
• Set the CPAP machine for each individual and fit him or her with proper masks.
• Administer respiratory medications, CPR, and therapeutic processes, in an ethical, orderly fashion.
• Provide respiratory assistance with ventilation and medication.
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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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