Pathology supervisor vs assistant laboratory technician

Differences between pathology supervisor and assistant laboratory technician duties and responsibilities

Pathology supervisor example responsibilities.

• Maintain statistical records and coordinates teleconferences and proficiency testing as required by CLIA.
• Perform immediate assessments on FNA'S in various departments throughout the hospital.
• Perform and develop transcription formats of all dictate confidential patient medical record documentation, letters, and other business-relate documentation.
• Gross examination, description, measuring and sectioning all kind of surgical specimens receive in the pathology laboratory.

Assistant laboratory technician example responsibilities.

• Lead aerobic, anaerobic and UV light testing, chemical residue testing and centrifuge to separate chemicals from water.
• Work with non-gynecological specimens including thin prep, cytospins or formalin and cellient cell blocks.
• Work in cytology lab performing prep duties of surgical fluids, FNA aspirates and pap smears.
• Verify test requirements utilizing LIS.
• Obtain insurance authorization and provide patients resources regarding insurance coverage and financial responsibilities.
• Collect, identify, categorize, and analyze bodily fluids relate to non-gynecological cytology.
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