Technical specialist, cytology vs dialysis technician

Differences between technical specialist, cytology and dialysis technician duties and responsibilities

Technical specialist, cytology example responsibilities.

• Manage and supervise the operations of the cytology department.
• Perform QC and QA of all slides process.
• Numbered, stain and cover slip all GYN and non-GYN specimens.
• Prepare GYN and Non-GYN specimens, make slides, and stain for cytologist and pathologist to interpret.
• Work with Thinprep and Surepath cytology and pathology preparations.
• Initiate and implement projects for cost reduction, productivity improvement, and increase equipment availability/reliability and to meet ISO compliance.
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Dialysis technician example responsibilities.

• Maintain national certification as CCHT and attain CE's as required.
• Practice guidelines require by national standard and regulatory agencies and infection control when sterilizing equipment, catheter sites, puncture sites.
• Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatments for individual patients through intravenous and/or catheter ports.
• Observe patients during hemodialysis treatments and identify patient problems and/or complications and report any unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.
• Operate hemodialysis machines, calculate fluid removal/replacement, monitor venous and arterial pressures, and check patients for adverse reactions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory procedures and equipment functions to perform duties accurately; comply with standard procedures and cleanliness guidelines.
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