Senior medical laboratory technician vs certified medical technician

Differences between senior medical laboratory technician and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Senior medical laboratory technician example responsibilities.

• Manage stat and routine testing, ensuring sample integrity and interpretation data; notify physician of critical results.
• Perform clinical laboratory tests pertinent to hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, immunology and blood bank.
• Maintain and calibrate chemistry and hematology instrumentation and ensure that all documentation are complete.
• Assist the supervisor with quality control issues such as troubleshooting and repair of chemistry and hematology instrumentation.
• Lead technologist and lab resource, specialize in execution and analysis of chemistry and immunology testing using various methodologies.
• Involve the design of the lab information management system (LIMS) to allow for ease of use for laboratory staff.
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Certified medical technician example responsibilities.

• Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work area.
• Administer medications to patients according to their medication record as scheduled, as needed according to physician orders.
• Perform laboratory test and procedures in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, serology, and bacteriology.
• Perform first aid and apply CPR when necessary.
• Perform first aid or CPR during medical emergencies until paramedics arrive.
• Assist the residents in their ADL needs and prepare their meals.
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