374700000X Technician
- Definition
- (1) A person with specialized training in a narrow field of expertise whose occupation requires training and is skilled in specific technical processes and procedures. (2) An individual having special skill or practical knowledge in an area, such as operation and maintenance of equipment or performance of laboratory procedures involving biochemical analyses. Special technical qualifications are normally required, though an increasing number or technicians also possess university degrees in science, and occasionally doctorate degrees. The distinction between technician and technologist in the health care field is not always clear.
- Grouping
- Nursing Service Related Providers
- Classification
- Technician
- Section
- Individual
- Notes
- Sources: (1) Rhea, Ott, and Shafritz, The Facts on File Dictionary of Health Care Management, New York: Facts on File Publications, 1988; Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, 26th Edition, Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company, 1981 and Webster's II New Riverside University Dictionary, Boston: Riverside Publishing Company, 1984. (2) ) Lexikon: Dictionary of Health Care Terms, Organizations and Acronyms for the Era of Reform, The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois: 1994, p. 776.
Specializations
3747A0650X
Attendant Care Provider
A healthcare provider who helps people with physical disabilities or long-term health needs by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility. They may also provide basic health-related care, like helping with medication or monitoring vital signs, as allowed by state law. Patients can expect support with personal care and activities to maintain independence at home or in the community.
3747P1801X
Personal Care Attendant
A healthcare provider who assists patients with daily activities such as eating, bathing, dressing, mobility, and personal hygiene. Personal Care Attendants support individuals who have difficulty caring for themselves due to age, disability, or illness. They help maintain comfort, safety, and independence at home or in care facilities. Patients can expect help with everyday tasks, reminders for medication, light housekeeping, and companionship, following a care plan designed to meet their specific needs.