Student nurse technician vs certified medical technician

Differences between student nurse technician and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Student nurse technician example responsibilities.

• Manage memory unity within facility.
• Test patients for TB using PPD injections and take standard universal precaution when need.
• Assure cardiac telemetry monitors are placed, answer call lights, assist patients with hygiene, ambulation and transfers.
• Work full-time while going through nursing school providing care to post-surgical/surgical oncology patients.
• Work as a staff nurse in MED/SURG and IMU.
• Assist patient in ADL's, blood draws, dressing changes
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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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