Genetic technologist vs laboratory coordinator

Differences between genetic technologist and laboratory coordinator duties and responsibilities

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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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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