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Career: Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Job Description
Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
95
|
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment. |
94
|
Prepare standard volumetric solutions and reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures. |
90
|
Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices. |
85
|
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. |
80
|
Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives. |
73
|
Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts. |
71
|
Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found. |
68
|
Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities. |
66
|
Supervise and instruct other technicians and laboratory assistants. |
61
|
Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample. |
56
|
Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis. |
43
|
Inoculate fertilized eggs, broths, or other bacteriological media with organisms. |
21
|
Test raw materials, processes and finished products to determine quality and quantity of materials or characteristics of a substance. |
15
|
Cut, stain and mount tissue samples for examination by pathologists. |
15
|
Perform medical research to further control and cure disease. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
88
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
85
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
83
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
80
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
78
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
78
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
75
|
Processing Information
|
73
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
73
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
68
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
66
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
63
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
63
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
62
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
62
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
61
|
Interacting With Computers
|
59
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
58
|
Getting Information
|
57
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
56
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
56
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
55
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
50
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
49
|
Thinking Creatively
|
47
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
46
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
45
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
45
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
40
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
38
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
37
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
37
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
37
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
34
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
31
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
28
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
27
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
26
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
22
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
17
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
15
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|