Pharmaceutical laboratory technician vs laboratory assistant/phlebotomist

Differences between pharmaceutical laboratory technician and laboratory assistant/phlebotomist duties and responsibilities

Pharmaceutical laboratory technician example responsibilities.

• Manage patient, and corporate information with compassion and confidentiality.
• Perform QC testing on tablet coating products and assist in development of new products to meet customer's needs.
• Develop QC test methods and specifications for new products and coordinate the implementation of new test methods for existing products.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment and commendably troubleshoot and resolve an assortment of laboratory testing analyzers and perform diverse chemical tests.
• Arrange stat shipping and receiving of blood products to and from outside medical facilities.
• Perform venipuncture, bleeding times, vaccinations and urinalysis procedures.

Laboratory assistant/phlebotomist example responsibilities.

• Order doctor prescribe lab tests, perform EKG's, answer phone calls, and order inventory.
• Respond to stat collection assignments within fifteen minutes and in accordance with protocol.
• Work effectively in a fast pace setting and prioritize duties for routine and stat testing.
• Receive and acquire patient's body fluids, prepare and process EKG's on adult and children.
• Collect specimens and set-up blood cultures and other microbiology cultures.
• Deliver critical patient results as needed and maintain positive relationships with participating physicians and their patients.
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