- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians spend a lot of their time Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity, Near Vision, and Oral Expression. Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Chemistry, Customer and Personal Service, and Medicine and Dentistry and are skilled at Science and Critical Thinking.
Work Activities
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Controlling Machines and Processes
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Processing Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing Data or Information
Handling and Moving Objects
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Interacting With Computers
Assisting and Caring for Others
Getting Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Training and Teaching Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Thinking Creatively
Developing and Building Teams
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Scheduling Work and Activities
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Coaching and Developing Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Performing Administrative Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Selling or Influencing Others
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Near Vision
Oral Expression
Category Flexibility
Information Ordering
Inductive Reasoning
Finger Dexterity
Flexibility of Closure
Deductive Reasoning
Written Expression
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Written Comprehension
Visual Color Discrimination
Manual Dexterity
Control Precision
Perceptual Speed
Speech Recognition
Selective Attention
Number Facility
Fluency of Ideas
Speech Clarity
Visualization
Mathematical Reasoning
Originality
Far Vision
Multilimb Coordination
Trunk Strength
Speed of Closure
Time Sharing
Memorization
Auditory Attention
Hearing Sensitivity
Extent Flexibility
Reaction Time
Rate Control
Response Orientation
Stamina
Depth Perception
Wrist-Finger Speed
Static Strength
Gross Body Coordination
Speed of Limb Movement
Dynamic Strength
Gross Body Equilibrium
Interests
Realistic
Investigative
Conventional
Social
Artistic
Enterprising
Knowledge
Chemistry
Customer and Personal Service
Medicine and Dentistry
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Biology
Education and Training
Mechanical
Clerical
Production and Processing
Psychology
English Language
Public Safety and Security
Law and Government
Engineering and Technology
Administration and Management
Physics
Personnel and Human Resources
Sociology and Anthropology
Communications and Media
Telecommunications
Therapy and Counseling
Philosophy and Theology
Design
Geography
History and Archeology
Foreign Language
Economics and Accounting
Wages
Rhode Island
$56,950
Delaware
$46,520
Oregon
$43,840
Montana
$43,090
New Jersey
$42,890
Minnesota
$42,790
Connecticut
$42,430
Maryland
$42,010
Hawaii
$41,940
New York
$41,500
Wisconsin
$41,020
California
$39,870
Maine
$39,380
Pennsylvania
$39,020
Alaska
$38,920
Illinois
$38,400
Washington
$37,900
Ohio
$37,840
New Mexico
$37,720
District of Columbia
$37,440
Vermont
$37,190
North Carolina
$36,960
Colorado
$36,910
Iowa
$36,750
Massachusetts
$36,750
Kentucky
$36,590
Virginia
$36,540
Nevada
$36,410
New Hampshire
$35,530
Arizona
$35,150
West Virginia
$34,830
Indiana
$34,580
South Carolina
$34,210
South Dakota
$33,620
Florida
$33,400
North Dakota
$33,330
Tennessee
$33,110
Michigan
$33,110
Texas
$32,790
Mississippi
$32,490
Nebraska
$32,290
Idaho
$31,840
Louisiana
$31,740
Kansas
$31,620
Oklahoma
$30,960
Arkansas
$30,950
Georgia
$30,880
Alabama
$30,720
Missouri
$30,290
Guam
$29,580
Utah
$28,230
Wyoming
$23,400
Puerto Rico
$22,080
Skills
Science
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Active Listening
Writing
Active Learning
Coordination
Operation Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Quality Control Analysis
Service Orientation
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Troubleshooting
Equipment Maintenance
Operation and Control
Social Perceptiveness
Management of Personnel Resources
Judgment and Decision Making
Time Management
Systems Analysis
Mathematics
Equipment Selection
Negotiation
Persuasion
Systems Evaluation
Repairing
Operations Analysis
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Technology Design
Programming
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Independence
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
Self Control
Concern for Others
Initiative
Achievement/Effort
Persistence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Cooperation
Analytical Thinking
Independence
Social Orientation
Leadership
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Telephone
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Contact With Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Work With Work Group or Team
Consequence of Error
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Electronic Mail
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Frequency of Decision Making
Physical Proximity
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Freedom to Make Decisions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With External Customers
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Degree of Automation
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Coordinate or Lead Others
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Level of Competition
Duration of Typical Work Week
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Work Schedules
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to High Places
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Telephone
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to High Places
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Public Speaking
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Public Speaking
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Time Pressure
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases, and enter findings into computer.
Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives.
Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
Prepare standard volumetric solutions and reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
- Importance Supplemental-
Inoculate fertilized eggs, broths, or other bacteriological media with organisms.
Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
Test raw materials, processes and finished products to determine quality and quantity of materials or characteristics of a substance.
Supervise and instruct other technicians and laboratory assistants.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
Prepare standard volumetric solutions and reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases, and enter findings into computer.
Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives.
Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Supervise and instruct other technicians and laboratory assistants.
Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
Inoculate fertilized eggs, broths, or other bacteriological media with organisms.
Test raw materials, processes and finished products to determine quality and quantity of materials or characteristics of a substance.
Perform medical research to further control and cure disease.
Cut, stain and mount tissue samples for examination by pathologists.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
Prepare standard volumetric solutions and reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives.
Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases, and enter findings into computer.
Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Inoculate fertilized eggs, broths, or other bacteriological media with organisms.
Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
Supervise and instruct other technicians and laboratory assistants.
Test raw materials, processes and finished products to determine quality and quantity of materials or characteristics of a substance.
Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases, and enter findings into computer.
Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives.
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
Prepare standard volumetric solutions and reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
Inoculate fertilized eggs, broths, or other bacteriological media with organisms.
Supervise and instruct other technicians and laboratory assistants.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives.
Prepare standard volumetric solutions and reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases, and enter findings into computer.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Inoculate fertilized eggs, broths, or other bacteriological media with organisms.
Supervise and instruct other technicians and laboratory assistants.
Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
Prepare standard volumetric solutions and reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives.
Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases, and enter findings into computer.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Supervise and instruct other technicians and laboratory assistants.
Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
Inoculate fertilized eggs, broths, or other bacteriological media with organisms.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives.
Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
Prepare standard volumetric solutions and reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases, and enter findings into computer.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
Supervise and instruct other technicians and laboratory assistants.
Test raw materials, processes and finished products to determine quality and quantity of materials or characteristics of a substance.
Inoculate fertilized eggs, broths, or other bacteriological media with organisms.
Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Prepare standard volumetric solutions and reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives.
Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases, and enter findings into computer.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Inoculate fertilized eggs, broths, or other bacteriological media with organisms.
Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
Test raw materials, processes and finished products to determine quality and quantity of materials or characteristics of a substance.
Supervise and instruct other technicians and laboratory assistants.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives.
Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
Prepare standard volumetric solutions and reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases, and enter findings into computer.
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Test raw materials, processes and finished products to determine quality and quantity of materials or characteristics of a substance.
Supervise and instruct other technicians and laboratory assistants.
Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
Inoculate fertilized eggs, broths, or other bacteriological media with organisms.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master