Molecular technologist vs pharmacist technician

Differences between molecular technologist and pharmacist technician duties and responsibilities

Molecular technologist example responsibilities.

• Manage and maintain Tecan for automate pipetting.
• Perform DNA and RNA isolation from blood, bone marrow, and tissue.
• Perform PCR on patient samples for various genes and check for proper amplification using gel electrophoresis.
• Follow the standard and newly add laboratory procedures and maintain compliance with OSHA, CLIA and safety risk management guidelines.
• Participate in technical laboratory tasks including bone marrow culture initiation, harvest, slide preparation and banding.
• Report preparation including individual cell analysis and any further testing results along with a composite karyotype according to ISCN naming protocol.
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Pharmacist technician example responsibilities.

• Manage the OPTIFILL (automation) operations and maintenance of equipment, including the PYXIS medication dispensing machine.
• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks while supporting team members in promptly, safely and accurately filling patient prescriptions.
• Manage inventory; process physician orders; prepare chemotherapy and intravenous medications; support departments in distribution and preparation of medications.
• Consult with patients as an (CPhT) on their medical usages via written prescription by authorize medical personnel.
• Compound TPN's (total peripheral nutrition), chemotherapy, iv admixture, antibiotics, and other pharmacy medications.
• Record customer information into Rx computer system.
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