Lead laboratory technician vs laboratory assistant/phlebotomist

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

Lead laboratory technician example responsibilities.

• Manage patient, and corporate information with compassion and confidentiality.
• Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
• Assist with FDA and OSHA audits, coordinate the center for all audits and inspections.
• Accession patient information, doctor information, and testing information accurately and promptly into the NovoPath LIS system.
• Develop and execute IQ/OQ/PQ at manufacturing site.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, verify and calibrate laboratory equipment.
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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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