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Works in various areas of the laboratory, registering patients, collecting samples, and assessing the acceptability of samples for testing. Processes samples for testing including centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, and shipping. Provides support for clinical testing including preparing slides, loading instruments, and reviewing results. Performs waived and point-of-care testing.
Collects, processes, and performs routine laboratory tests in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, and/or urinalysis on biologic specimens to provide information necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. The histologic techniques include the following: fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of human and animal tissue for evaluation.
Works face-to-face with patients to draw blood samples. Collects, transports, and processes blood and other specimens to be analyzed in the laboratory.
Conducts a full range of laboratory tests, from routine to complex, in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, and/or urinalysis on biologic specimens to provide information necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Problem solves issues with specimens, testing, and instrumentation. Evaluates, develops, and validates diagnostic testing and instrumentation.
Realiza una amplia gama de pruebas de laboratorio, desde rutinarias hasta complejas, en bancos de sangre, química, hematología, inmunología, microbiología, biología molecular y/o uroanálisis en espécimen biológico para proporcionar la información necesaria para el diagnóstico y tratamiento de enfermedades. Resuelve problemas relacionados con muestras, pruebas e instrumentación. Evalúa, desarrolla y valida las pruebas de diagnóstico y la instrumentación.
Performs routine and specialized tests in blood banking and transfusion services to determine blood types, identify antibodies, and prepare and select blood components to support providers in blood transfusion therapy.
Performs analyses on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or quantity of chemical and/or hormonal content in the specimens to aid in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.
Performs analyses on blood and body fluids to identify hematologic and coagulation disorders and aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Identifies microorganisms in tissue samples and body fluids to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
Uses molecular diagnostic methods to detect and characterize acquired and inherited diseases, including malignant, metabolic, and infectious diseases. Uses advanced techniques, including sequencing and genomic analysis, with applications in personalized medicine.
Performs various techniques for the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of inherited and acquired genetic diseases. Responsibilities include culturing, harvesting, slide preparations, and analysis of biologic samples including peripheral blood, amniotic fluid, tissue, bone marrow, and tumors. Performs chromosome analysis, fluorescence in situ hybridization, and/or other molecular assays.
Skilled in preparing and examining cellular specimens from all body sites including rapid on-site evaluation of needle aspirates, endoscopic/bronchoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirations, and advanced cancer diagnostics under the direction of a pathologist. May also participate in quality assurance activities.
Prepares and evaluates human cellular samples from the female genital tract. Detects pre-cancerous changes, cancer, benign tumors, infectious agents, and inflammatory processes. May also assist in quality assurance activities.
Performs both routine and complex histologic techniques such as enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, and immunofluorescence on tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist to diagnose disease. Knowledgeable in the areas of pathology, management, education, and regulations that impact the field of histotechnology.
Performs all operations in blood banking and transfusion services, from routine testing to the most advanced procedures, to determine blood types, identify antibodies, and prepare and select blood components to support blood transfusion therapy. Specialists are technical experts and often serve as leaders, educators, and advisors.
Performs analyses on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or quantity of chemical and/or hormonal content in the specimens to aid in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Specialists have advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities; they serve as leaders, educators, and advisors within their specialty area.
Performs analyses on blood and body fluids to identify hematologic and coagulation disorders and aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Specialists have advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities; they serve as leaders, educators, and advisors within their specialty area.
Identifies microorganisms in tissue samples and body fluids to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Specialists have advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities; they serve as leaders, educators, and advisors within their specialty area.
Uses molecular diagnostic methods to detect and characterize acquired and inherited diseases, including malignant, metabolic, and infectious diseases. Possesses specialized skills in molecular methodologies and operates at an advanced level, providing support in high complexity testing, test development, and troubleshooting. Has advanced knowledge of molecular testing methods, clinical applications, and regulatory standards. Able to assume supervisory responsibilities; specialists serve as leaders, educators, and advisors within their specialty area.
Skilled in examining cellular specimens from all body sites including rapid on-site evaluation of needle aspirates, endoscopic/bronchoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirations, and advanced cancer diagnostics under the direction of a pathologist. May also direct quality assurance programs in cytopathology. Specialists have advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities; they serve as leaders, educators, and advisors within their specialty area.
Knowledgeable in all aspects of flow cytometry. Performs and/or oversees flow cytometry assays in clinical, research or reference laboratories. Able to lead the development, validation, and implementation of new assays. Proficient in all aspects of flow cytometry including technical, quality, and regulatory issues. Specialists have advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities; they serve as leaders, educators, and advisors within their specialty area.
Directs, manages, or supervises a laboratory and has responsibility for finances, operations, personnel, and compliance.
Directs a high complexity clinical immunology laboratory or clinical laboratory performing immunology, flow cytometry, or molecular assays. Provides oversight for test selection, evaluation, development, validation, and implementation. Responsible for appropriate test interpretation and consultation with health care providers. Certified individuals may also be involved in laboratory and medical education, research and development, quality assurance, and regulatory aspects of clinical and diagnostic immunology.
Provides anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of an anatomic pathologist. Performs a variety of tasks including gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens and performance of postmortem examinations. Additional roles may include biobanking, pathology resident education and training, as well as administrative and supervisory responsibilities.
Expert in one or more areas of apheresis, both in the donor and therapeutic arenas. Areas of expertise include therapeutic procedures, collection of blood components, cellular reductions, and cellular collections.
Professionals involved in any phase of a formally managed biospecimen collection, including specimen processing and storage, data management, laboratory safety, compliance, and business operations. Works in various areas of the biobank, which may include consenting, collecting samples, and assessing the acceptability of samples. May process samples to include centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, and shipping.
Professionals with experience in immunohistochemistry preparation to include varying detection systems, specimen handling techniques, antigen retrieval methods, staining mechanisms, antibody optimization, assay validation, and related laboratory operations.
Professionals involved in any phase of laboratory safety, including compliance, training, developing, and/or managing safety programs for laboratory employees, trainees, and/or students.