Chief medical technologist vs genetic technologist

Differences between chief medical technologist and genetic technologist duties and responsibilities

Chief medical technologist example responsibilities.

• Supervise and analyze medical necessity review of manage care appeals.
• CAP, FDA, JCAHO, CLIA, etc . )
• Perform phlebotomy, blood chemistry, hematology, serological tests, blood morphology, gram's stain and acid fast stain.2.
• Implement a microbiology department in the laboratory.
• Perform accurate laboratory testing in chemistry and hematology.
• Follow up as needed with medical facilities/personnel regarding patient information such as treatment plans, medications, rehabilitation, etc.
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Genetic technologist example responsibilities.

• Manage and maintain Tecan for automate pipetting.
• Work on researching new lab machinery and techniques for DNA extraction.
• Seed preparation and extraction, loading protein gels, preparation of chemical substances, staining gels
• Assign to work as a laboratory generalist, performing duties on all laboratory departments including histology and phlebotomy.
• Satisfy daily patient schedule by efficiently practicing phlebotomy and assist with physician bone marrow biopsy procedures when need.
• Provide clinical personnel with identification of pathogens & susceptibilities to antibiotics in order to facilitate diagnosis & treatment.
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