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Career: Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Job Description
Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
99
|
Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results. |
97
|
Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment. |
94
|
Enter data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for storage. |
93
|
Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers. |
89
|
Establish and monitor quality assurance programs and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results. |
82
|
Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components. |
82
|
Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members and researchers. |
74
|
Supervise, train, and direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians and technologists, and other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing. |
63
|
Develop, standardize, evaluate, and modify procedures, techniques and tests used in the analysis of specimens and in medical laboratory experiments. |
62
|
Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques. |
62
|
Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction. |
49
|
Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures. |
40
|
Cultivate, isolate, and assist in identifying microbial organisms, and perform various tests on these microorganisms. |
34
|
Select and prepare specimen and media for cell culture, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements. |
22
|
Conduct medical research under direction of microbiologist or biochemist. |
12
|
Harvest cell cultures at optimum time based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
76
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
70
|
Processing Information
|
69
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
69
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
68
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
67
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
66
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
65
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
63
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
60
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
58
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
58
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
55
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
54
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
54
|
Getting Information
|
51
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
51
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
51
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
49
|
Interacting With Computers
|
49
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
47
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
43
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
41
|
Thinking Creatively
|
40
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
38
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
38
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
37
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
37
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
37
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
37
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
36
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
32
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
31
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
30
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
29
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
27
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
27
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
17
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
17
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
14
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
12
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|