Tissue technician vs laboratory specialist

Differences between tissue technician and laboratory specialist duties and responsibilities

Tissue technician example responsibilities.

• Recognize & investigate instrument malfunctions, perform calibrations, manage QC, and maintain comprehensive written records of tests & procedures.
• Create and monitor metrics for program success with AATB and FDA compliance.
• Inspect and fulfill orders in compliance with CFR and FDA guidelines.
• Perform QC and instrument maintenance, taking appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.
• Process, package and distribute according to policy protocols and procedures adhering to AATB standards.
• Perform data analysis of results, maintain records, files and logs of work perform for FDA review.
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Laboratory specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage patient, and corporate information with compassion and confidentiality.
• Process specimens in the areas of chemistry, toxicology, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, serology, and microbiology.
• Perform general routine clinical laboratory testing in the areas of clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis and blood bank.
• Perform DNA and RNA isolation, standard and real time PCR, primer design, gene sequence analysis.
• Perform clinical laboratory procedures in hematology, clinical chemistry and urinalysis.
• Provide customer service to patients and clinicians while collecting specimens and providing patient education.
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