Medical Title abbreviations

Certified Medical Assistant

Works in doctor's office assists in exams, draw blood and do office work

Registered Medical Assistant

Must be able to assist in exams, draw blood, and do office work

Certified Nursing Aide

Trained to work with nursing home patients. Sometimes will work in hosp. Being replaced by patient care technicians.

Emergency Medical Technician

Provides emergency care away from a hospital setting. Advanced EMTs become paramedics.

• Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Licensed Practical Nurse

Supervised directly by a registered nurse. May do most procedures if trained & allowed by facility. Must have RN countersignature to administer blood products

Medical Doctor

Varies depending on specialty. May diagnose and prescribe medicines

Medical Examiner

Primarily required to pronounce a person dead or decide if a case warrants an autopsy.

Medical Lab Technologist

Performs lab tests and phlebotomy (draws blood)

Nurse Practitioner

Assists physicians. May write orders and diagnosis under the supervision of physician.

Occupational Therapist

Assists patients in recovering daily activity skills

Physician's Assistant

Assists physicians. May write orders and diagnose under physician's supervision

Physical Therapist

Helps patients recover lost motor function due to illness or injury

Registered Health Information Technician

Manages the medical records. Can involve insurance coding & transcription -- formerly ART (Accredited Record Technologist)

Registered Nurse

Performs nursing tasks and administration. Oversees LPNs and is responsible for patient maintenance.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory care & treatments to include blood gas & ventilator management.