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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians - 29-2012.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (Medical Lab Tech)
  • Laboratory Assistant (Lab Assistant)
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Phlebotomist
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist
  • Laboratory Supervisor
  • Non-Registered Technician
  • Laboratory Associate (Lab Associate)
  • Toxicology Laboratory Technician

SOC Occupation Groups

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Tasks

  • Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs, or narratives.
  • Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or 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 or 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 or cure disease.
  • Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
  • Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
  • Supervise or instruct other technicians or laboratory assistants.
  • Test raw materials, processes, or finished products to determine quality or quantity of materials or characteristics of a substance.

Detailed Work Activities

  • 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

Military Crosswalk Titles

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Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Medical-Laboratory Technician

DOT Crosswalk Titles

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