Sample Career Roadmap
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Supporting Programs
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Top Expected Tasks
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
01
Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
02
Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
03
Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.
04
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.
05
Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
06
Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
07
Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
08
Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
09
Harvest cell cultures at optimum time, based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
10
Select and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Chemistry
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Science
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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