Chief medical technologist vs molecular technologist

Differences between chief medical technologist and molecular 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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Molecular technologist example responsibilities.

• Manage and maintain Tecan for automate pipetting.
• Perform DNA and RNA isolation from blood, bone marrow, and tissue.
• Perform PCR on patient samples for various genes and check for proper amplification using gel electrophoresis.
• Follow the standard and newly add laboratory procedures and maintain compliance with OSHA, CLIA and safety risk management guidelines.
• Participate in technical laboratory tasks including bone marrow culture initiation, harvest, slide preparation and banding.
• Report preparation including individual cell analysis and any further testing results along with a composite karyotype according to ISCN naming protocol.
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