Pathology laboratory technologist vs laboratory specialist

Differences between pathology laboratory technologist and laboratory specialist duties and responsibilities

Pathology laboratory technologist example responsibilities.

• Operate and manage standard quality control on laboratory equipment as well as some specialize equipment for serology studies.
• Perform both RNA and DNA PCR (RT-PCR) assays.
• Master DNA/RNA extraction and amplification.
• Programme DNA extraction, amplification and analysis software.
• Evaluate quality control using standard laboratory tests and measurement controls and maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, safety and risk-management guidelines
• Fill in for the transcription department when they have people out of the office.
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Laboratory specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage patient, and corporate information with compassion and confidentiality.
• Process specimens in the areas of chemistry, toxicology, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, serology, and microbiology.
• Perform general routine clinical laboratory testing in the areas of clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis and blood bank.
• Perform DNA and RNA isolation, standard and real time PCR, primer design, gene sequence analysis.
• Perform clinical laboratory procedures in hematology, clinical chemistry and urinalysis.
• Provide customer service to patients and clinicians while collecting specimens and providing patient education.
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