Chief medical technologist vs laboratory coordinator

Differences between chief medical technologist and laboratory coordinator 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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Laboratory coordinator example responsibilities.

• Lead a team to decide on an optimal LIS.
• Manage curriculum development, authore and publish lab manuals in physiology and ecology.
• Prepare and audit patient charts according to HIPAA compliance.
• Reject patient specimen samples that do not meet CLIA requirements.
• Maintain records and training for all CLIA waive testing for all practice employees.
• Follow EPA and OSHA mandates to ensure the proper and safe disposal of hazardous samples and waste.
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