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

• Laboratory Assistant, Blood and Plasma
• Laboratory Technician, Pharmaceutical
• Medical-Laboratory Technician
• Specimen Processor

• 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.
• Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
• 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.
• Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
• Cut, stain and mount tissue samples for examination by pathologists.
• Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
• Inoculate fertilized eggs, broths, or other bacteriological media with organisms.
• Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
• Perform medical research to further control and cure disease.
• Prepare standard volumetric solutions and reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
• Prepare vaccines and serums by standard laboratory methods, testing for virus inactivity and sterility.
• Set up, adjust, maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment.
• 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.

• 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
• communicate technical information
• 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
• direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
• draw blood
• enter analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage
• examine biological or other material specimens under microscope
• 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
• mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications
• monitor worker performance
• perform statistical analysis
• prepare biological specimens for examination
• prepare reports
• prepare sample for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy
• prepare sterile solutions, infusions, or intravenous packs
• prepare vaccines, biologicals, or serums
• record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
• 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 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 medical terminology
• use knowledge of metric system
• use laboratory equipment
• 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