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29-2011.00   Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

O*NET SOC Title
Lay Titles
Medical Technician
Medical Laboratory Technician
O*NET SOC Description
O*NET SOC Tasks
Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, or compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
Develop, standardize, evaluate, or modify procedures, techniques, or tests used in the analysis of specimens or in medical laboratory experiments.
Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.
Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members, or researchers.
Select and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
Supervise, train, or direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians or technologists, or other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
Detailed Work Activities
Enter patient or treatment data into computers.
Supervise technical medical personnel.