Pathology laboratory technologist vs medical technologist-microbiology

Differences between pathology laboratory technologist and medical technologist-microbiology 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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Medical technologist-microbiology example responsibilities.

• Assist in managing office functions through strong knowledge of PACS, Fuji CR, and EMR systems.
• Ensure work meet applicable standards including GLP and/or USP and AAMI.
• Work in serology and immunology doing rapid tests such as HIV, RPR and HBsAg.
• Follow CLIA, HIPPA, OSHA, and safety protocols as described in their respective guidelines.
• Learned, experience, and specialize in all the routine benches of a large clinical microbiology and immunology laboratory.
• Prepare patient samples for lab analysis normally through dilution, centrifugation and inoculation per orders.
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