Technical specialist, cytology vs lead laboratory technician

Differences between technical specialist, cytology and lead laboratory 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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Lead laboratory technician example responsibilities.

• Manage patient, and corporate information with compassion and confidentiality.
• Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
• Assist with FDA and OSHA audits, coordinate the center for all audits and inspections.
• Accession patient information, doctor information, and testing information accurately and promptly into the NovoPath LIS system.
• Develop and execute IQ/OQ/PQ at manufacturing site.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, verify and calibrate laboratory equipment.
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