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Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologists
O*NET 29-2011.00
Median Salary
$62,930
$38,910 – $100,990/yr
What They Do
Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.
Typical Tasks
- Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
- Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
- Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
- Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
- 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.
Key Skills
Critical Thinking
Science
Active Listening
Quality Control Analysis
Reading Comprehension
Work Activities
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Documenting/Recording Information
Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Education Usually Needed
- bachelor's degree
- associate's degree or other 2-year degree
Also Known As
Clinical Chemist
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Histologist Technologist
Lab Tech (Laboratory Technologist)
Medical Lab Technologist (Medical Laboratory Technologist)
Medical Technologist (MT)
Microbiology Technologist (MT)
MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist)
Technologist
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