Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
45 alternate job titles:
Biotechnician
Blood and Plasma Laboratory Assistant
Blood Bank Laboratory Technician
Blood or Blood Bank Technician
Blood Typer
Catheterization Laboratory Technician (Catheterization Lab Tech)
Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician
Certified Dialysis Technician
Clinical Laboratory Assistant (Clinical Lab Assistant)
Clinical Laboratory Technician (Clinical Lab Technician)
Clinical Research Assistant
Clinical Technician (Clinical Tech)
Donor Center Technician
Hematology Technician
Hemodialysis Technician
Histologic Aide
Histologic Technician
Histology Technician
Histopathology Technician
Histotechnician
Laboratory Assistant (Lab Assistant)
Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech)
Laboratory Worker
Medical Lab Assistant
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Medical Laboratory Specialist
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Medical Laboratory Technicians (Medical Lab Technician)
Medical Numerical Control Operator
Medical Technician
Microbiology Technician
Neurology Technician
Pathological Technician
Pathologist Assistant
Pathology Technician
Patient Care Technician
Pharmaceutical Laboratory Technician
Serology Technician
Sleep Technician
Specimen Accessioner
Specimen Collector
Specimen Processor
Specimen Technician (Specimen Tech)
Tissue Technician
Vascular Technician
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Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems. | Analysis |
| Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples. | Analysis |
| Analyze laboratory findings. | Analysis |
| Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | Analysis |
| Enter patient or treatment data into computers. | General |
| Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions. | General |
| Collect biological specimens from patients. | General |
| Cultivate micro-organisms for study, testing, or medical preparations. | General |
| Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis. | General |
| Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care. | General |
| Train medical providers. | General |
| Test materials, solutions, or samples. | General |
| Test quality of materials or finished products. | General |
| Clean medical equipment or facilities. | General |
| Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. | General |
| Supervise technical medical personnel. | Management |
| Maintain medical laboratory equipment. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Billing software | Accounting software |
| Commercial plate reader software | Medical software |
| Electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Hematology laboratory workflow management software | Medical software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| Laboratory information system LIS | Medical software |
| Medical digital imaging software | Medical software |
| Medical software | Medical software |
| Medical system integration software | Medical software |
| Microscopic image capturing software | Medical software |
| Minitab | Analytical or scientific software |
| National Instruments LabVIEW | Development environment software |
| Quality control software | Medical software |
| Quizlet | Computer based training software |
| Reimbursement screening software | Medical software |
| Specimen tracking software | Medical software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Sunquest Information Systems Sunquest Laboratory | Medical software |
| Test result delivery software | Medical software |
| Test routing software | Medical software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Data entry software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| FileMaker Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician | Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician - Advanced | Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinators | Organization for Transplant Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician | Board of Nephrology Examiners Technology Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator | Organization for Transplant Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Collector | Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Collector Trainer | Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association | Not Available |
| Embryology Laboratory Director | American Board of Bioanalysis | Not Available |
| Histotechnician | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant | American Medical Technologists | Not Available |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Medical Laboratory Technician Generalist Certification | AAB - Board of Registry | Not Available |
| Medical Labratory Technician | American Medical Technologists | Not Available |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board | Not Available |
| Pathologist Assistant | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Qualification in Laboratory Safety | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Specialist in Cytometry | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
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