Lead laboratory assistant vs laboratory assistant/phlebotomist

Differences between lead laboratory assistant and laboratory assistant/phlebotomist duties and responsibilities

Lead laboratory assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage daily laboratory operations including personnel, client consulting, analyses and adherence to GLP protocols.
• Conduct a monthly inventory of the chemistry stock room supplies.
• Conduct ongoing training of all lab assistants to use equipment properly (Stainers, processors, centrifuges etc .).
• Prepare reagents for microbiology specimens.
• Verify patient information, collect specimens from patients, properly labele specimen vials and submit specimens for further processing or testing.
• Implement an in-house immunofluorescent and special chemistry department, including electrophoresis and fluorescent microscopy, resulting in lower overhead costs.

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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