Laboratory monitor vs genetic technologist

Differences between laboratory monitor and genetic technologist duties and responsibilities

Laboratory monitor example responsibilities.

• Coordinate with territory managers to identify leads and close sales of capital equipment (in-clinic hematology and chemistry analyzers).
• Advise physician-director on lab equipment and lab tests under CLIA rules.
• Maintain and troubleshoot problems with computer programs and equipment including computers and photocopiers.
• Set up and maintain a small LAN.
• Consult users in VAX/VMS and VAX/Ultrix (Unix).
• Assist with minor JavaScript projects.
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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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