Histology specialist vs molecular technologist

Differences between histology specialist and molecular technologist duties and responsibilities

Histology specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage supply inventory and maintain cleanliness.
• Conduct research using online federal regulations, review Medicare and Medicaid policy and guidelines to complete an accurate and well-support decision.
• Review genotyping and genetic monitoring results for accuracy, validity, and outcome.

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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