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29-2012.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

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

Primary Directive

Conduct laboratory tests to analyze body fluids and tissues.

Execution Steps
  1. 1

    Collect patient samples

    Collect blood or tissue samples from patients while observing aseptic principles.

  2. 2

    Prepare testing solutions

    Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents according to standardized formulas.

  3. 3

    Conduct chemical analyses

    Analyze body fluids using microscopes or automatic analyzers to detect abnormalities.

  4. 4

    Record and analyze test data

    Analyze and record test data to issue reports using charts and narratives.

  5. 5

    Consult with pathologist

    Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormalities are found.

Toolbox Requirements
Google DocsMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSAP software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians — SAL