Medical imaging technician vs assistant laboratory technician

Differences between medical imaging technician and assistant laboratory technician duties and responsibilities

Medical imaging technician example responsibilities.

• Perform all aspects of lab work done by a small rural hospital including EKG's and ER call.
• Participate in surgery setup and injury care by presiding physician on daily basis.
• Advocate and represent patients, effectively resolving issues to ensure quality care and excellent patient relations.
• Handle and direct incoming correspondence, ensure timely attention to sensitive matters, schedule orders receive and direct patients.
• Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
• Perform patient evaluation and procedures utilizing Phillips and OEC fluoroscopy instruments.

Assistant laboratory technician example responsibilities.

• Lead aerobic, anaerobic and UV light testing, chemical residue testing and centrifuge to separate chemicals from water.
• Work with non-gynecological specimens including thin prep, cytospins or formalin and cellient cell blocks.
• Work in cytology lab performing prep duties of surgical fluids, FNA aspirates and pap smears.
• Verify test requirements utilizing LIS.
• Obtain insurance authorization and provide patients resources regarding insurance coverage and financial responsibilities.
• Collect, identify, categorize, and analyze bodily fluids relate to non-gynecological cytology.
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