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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed

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Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
Active ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingScienceMonitoringWritingInstructingComplex Problem SolvingOperations Monitoring
Top knowledge areas
BiologyChemistryEnglish LanguageMathematicsCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityAdministrativeMedicine and Dentistry
Core tasks

• Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer.

• Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.

• Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.

• Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.

• Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.

• Supervise or instruct other technicians or laboratory assistants.

Frequently asked questions

What education is typically required for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians?

Typical entry-level education: Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed.