Cytology supervisor vs certified medical technician

Differences between cytology supervisor and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Cytology supervisor example responsibilities.

• Manage and supervise the operations of the cytology department.
• Assist in building and maintaining dictionaries within CoPath.
• Prepare, stain, and screen NON-GYN cases including FNA.
• Maintain and comply with HIPPA laws and regulations, policies and procedures.
• Perform validation studies for laboratory information system upgrades.
• Develop and supervise modified barium swallow program with radiology; develop dysphagia diet with hospital dieticians and train nursing staff.
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Certified medical technician example responsibilities.

• Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work area.
• Administer medications to patients according to their medication record as scheduled, as needed according to physician orders.
• Perform laboratory test and procedures in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, serology, and bacteriology.
• Perform first aid and apply CPR when necessary.
• Perform first aid or CPR during medical emergencies until paramedics arrive.
• Assist the residents in their ADL needs and prepare their meals.
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