Hematology technician vs laboratory assistant/phlebotomist

Differences between hematology technician and laboratory assistant/phlebotomist duties and responsibilities

Hematology technician example responsibilities.

• Accomplish constant multitasking between phlebotomy, reception and lab on a daily basis while providing outstanding customer communication skills.
• Create and record QC's, levy-Jennings, and validation charts/reports.
• Conduct DNA, RNA, and protein extraction and quantification using spectrophotometer and gel electrophoresis.
• Receive specimens daily and measure volume, place specimens in Centra fuse to spin and find buffy coats.
• Perform quality assurance including testing ISO standards on all equipment and ensuring that all export equipment meet aesthetic standards.
• Rotate through routine hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, body fluids, differentials, bone marrows and patient/specimen log in.
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Laboratory assistant/phlebotomist example responsibilities.

• Order doctor prescribe lab tests, perform EKG's, answer phone calls, and order inventory.
• Respond to stat collection assignments within fifteen minutes and in accordance with protocol.
• Work effectively in a fast pace setting and prioritize duties for routine and stat testing.
• Receive and acquire patient's body fluids, prepare and process EKG's on adult and children.
• Collect specimens and set-up blood cultures and other microbiology cultures.
• Deliver critical patient results as needed and maintain positive relationships with participating physicians and their patients.
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