Student nurse technician vs hospital corpsman

Differences between student nurse technician and hospital corpsman 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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Hospital corpsman example responsibilities.

• Manage medical and dental records according to JHACO and HIPPA standards.
• Lead and train junior sailors on general military training, including hazardous materials and safety clinical procedures.
• Educate and teach basic physical therapy exercises to staff and patients to prevent or manage occupational/work relate injuries.
• Provide both sick call, and emergency medical services at a BLS and ALS level.
• Preform multiple medical procedures, including triage and order entry and chart making in a high pace emergency room setting.
• Train new personnel on standard operating procedures, proper use of personal protective equipment, phlebotomy skills, and medication administration.
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