Genetic technologist vs medical laboratory scientist

Differences between genetic technologist and medical laboratory scientist 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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Medical laboratory scientist example responsibilities.

• Attain extensive phlebotomy experience with a challenging pediatric patient population.
• Perform complex laboratory diagnostic tests as medical laboratory scientist in hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis and blood bank.
• Evaluate quality control within the laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls while maintaining compliance with CLIA and OSHA.
• Execute and analyze test in areas including, hematology, urinalysis, serology, bacteriology, chemistry and transfusion services.
• Assist in Cerner LIS system implementation and resource as super user.
• Experience in immunology, infectious disease testing, and therapeutic drug monitoring.
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