Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.
- Biochemistry Technologist
- Cytogenetic Technologist
- Cytotechnologist
- Histotechnologist
- Immunohematologist
- Medical Technologist
- Medical Technologist, Chief
- Medical Technologist, Teaching Supervisor
- Microbiology Technologist
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- Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
- Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
- Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Conduct medical research under direction of microbiologist or biochemist.
- Cultivate, isolate, and assist in identifying microbial organisms, and perform various tests on these microorganisms.
- Develop, standardize, evaluate, and modify procedures, techniques and tests used in the analysis of specimens and in medical laboratory experiments.
- Enter data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for storage.
- Establish and monitor programs to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
- Harvest cell cultures at optimum time based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
- Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
- Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers.
- Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members and researchers.
- Select and prepare specimen and media for cell culture, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
- Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Study blood samples to determine the number of cells and their morphology, as well as the blood group, type and compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic technique.
- Supervise, train, and direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians and technologists, and other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
- adhere to safety procedures
- analyze biological research, test, or analysis data
- analyze chemical experimental, test, or analysis data or findings
- analyze medical data
- analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
- calculate medical diagnostic test results
- collect blood or tissue samples
- collect scientific or technical data
- collect statistical data
- communicate technical information
- compile numerical or statistical data
- conduct analyses or tests of biological material samples
- conduct analyses or tests of organic compounds
- conduct laboratory research or experiments
- conduct medical laboratory tests
- conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
- conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
- conduct tests or analyses of blood samples
- create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
- cultivate micro-organisms for study, testing, or medical preparations
- develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
- direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
- direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs
- draw blood
- enter analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage
- examine biological or other material specimens under microscope
- explain complex mathematical information
- follow infectious materials procedures
- follow microbiology procedures
- follow safe waste disposal procedures
- isolate and identify micro-organisms
- label blood samples
- maintain laboratory or field equipment
- maintain records, reports, or files
- monitor worker performance
- obtain technical support instructions from scientists or engineers
- perform statistical analysis
- prepare biological specimens for examination
- prepare reports
- prepare sample for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy
- prepare vaccines, biologicals, or serums
- record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
- research human or animal disease
- set up or calibrate laboratory equipment
- sterilize or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment
- store medical laboratory specimens
- teach individuals work-related techniques or skills
- understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
- use biological research techniques
- use biological testing instruments
- use chemical testing or analysis procedures
- use clinical sterilizing technique
- use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
- use hazardous materials information
- use health or sanitation standards
- use knowledge of investigation techniques
- use knowledge of medical terminology
- use knowledge of metric system
- use laboratory equipment
- use library or online Internet research techniques
- use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
- use medical lab techniques
- use microscope
- use precision measuring tools or equipment
- use quality assurance techniques
- use quantitative research methods
- use relational database software
- use research methodology procedures in health care
- use sanitation practices in health care settings
- use scientific research methodology
- use spreadsheet software
- use word processing or desktop publishing software
- verify completeness or accuracy of data
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