Medical technologist lead vs certified medical technician

Differences between medical technologist lead and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Medical technologist lead example responsibilities.

• Manage stat and routine testing, ensuring sample integrity and interpretation data; notify physician of critical results.
• Manage and facilitate manuscript preparation of oncology clinical trials results arising from currently market and pipeline drugs.
• Accomplish patient assessment, vital sign and cardiac monitoring, phlebotomy, post-surgical evaluation, ventilator maintenance and physical therapy.
• Evaluate and analyze patient samples in areas of clinical chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, immunology and toxicology.
• Deliver emergency medical care to patients as indicated by medical control or patient care protocols.
• Perform (QC) quality control, troubleshot and perform preventative maintenance on chemistry and hematology analyzers.
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Certified medical technician example responsibilities.

• Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work area.
• Administer medications to patients according to their medication record as scheduled, as needed according to physician orders.
• Perform laboratory test and procedures in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, serology, and bacteriology.
• Perform first aid and apply CPR when necessary.
• Perform first aid or CPR during medical emergencies until paramedics arrive.
• Assist the residents in their ADL needs and prepare their meals.
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