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.
- Tasks
- 13 tasks6 core, 7 supplemental
- Family
- Healthcare PractitionersOne of its 96 occupations
- Code
- 29-2012.00SOC 2018: 29-2012
What the work is made of
6 core tasks and 7 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. 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.Core taskTask 1902Rated by 122 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 2. Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.Core taskTask 1904Rated by 115 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 3. Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.Core taskTask 18535Rated by 120 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 4. Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.Core taskTask 1915Rated by 119 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 5. Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.Core taskTask 1910Rated by 122 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 6. Supervise or instruct other technicians or laboratory assistants.Core taskTask 1914Rated by 119 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 7. Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.Supplemental taskTask 1907Rated by 118 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 8. Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating, and identifying microorganisms for analysis.Supplemental taskTask 1908Rated by 122 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 9. Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.Supplemental taskTask 1909Rated by 119 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 10. Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.Supplemental taskTask 1911Rated by 119 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 11. Perform medical research to further control or cure disease.Supplemental taskTask 1906Rated by 122 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 12. Test raw materials, processes, or finished products to determine quality or quantity of materials or characteristics of a substance.Supplemental taskTask 1917Rated by 122 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 13. Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs, or narratives.Supplemental taskTask 1905Rated by 118 people who do the job, July 2014
Where this comes from
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 29-2012
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