Medical imaging technician vs laboratory technician

Differences between medical imaging technician and 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.

Laboratory technician example responsibilities.

• Lead aerobic, anaerobic and UV light testing, chemical residue testing and centrifuge to separate chemicals from water.
• Manage patient, and corporate information with compassion and confidentiality.
• Analyze and paid attention to detail as well as demonstrated excellent organization skills, manual dexterity and good eyesight.
• Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate with EKG equipment and notify physician is something appears to be wrong.
• Monitor several color formulations being manufacture in the production department to ensure manufacturing procedures are follow per ISO and GMP.
• Perform age appropriate phlebotomy while working with critically or terminally ill patients, with careful respect for individual and/or cultural concerns.
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