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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 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.

What this job is about

Conduct laboratory tests to analyze body fluids and tissues.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  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.

Tools used in this work
Google DocsMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSAP software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.